2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Dakota | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Dodge | Kia |
Model | Dakota | Sorento |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3704 cc | 3489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |