1986 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1986 Honda Civic. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1156 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Civic | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2720 mm |
