2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2003 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Peugeot 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Peugeot 407 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 407. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 467 kg more than 2003 Peugeot 407. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 407. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2003 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Kia | Peugeot |
| Model | Sorento | 407 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1403 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
