1985 Alpine V6 vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alpine V6 (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 946 kg more than 1985 Alpine V6.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Alpine V6. 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 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alpine V6. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alpine V6 | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Alpine | Kia |
| Model | V6 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2848 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2720 mm |
