2008 Subaru Legacy vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 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 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 465 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
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 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Legacy | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Subaru | Kia |
| Model | Legacy | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.2 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
