2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 3 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 370 kg more than 2003 Kia Sorento.
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, 2003 Kia Sorento (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Colorado | Sorento |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2768 cc | 3489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |