2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro is newer by 4 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Dodge Nitro (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Nitro | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
