2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2003 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Sequoia. (238 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Sequoia.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2003 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sorento | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3340 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3010 mm |