2009 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 6 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 729 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox (340 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Equinox | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Equinox | Sorento |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |