1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 56 kg more than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (435 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
| Model | V8 Volante | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 80 L |
