2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Suburban | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
