2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 227 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Sorento | Sable |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |