1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (149 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 279 kg more than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Caprice | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1999 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
