1980 Audi Quattro vs. 2006 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Kia Sorento is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi Quattro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi Quattro would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Quattro (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 710 kg more than 1980 Audi Quattro.
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, 2006 Kia Sorento (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi Quattro. (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi Quattro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Quattro | 2006 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | Quattro | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2143 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
