1988 Alpine V6 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 908 kg more than 1988 Alpine V6.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Alpine V6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alpine V6 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Alpine | Kia |
| Model | V6 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 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 | 1180 kg | 2088 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2720 mm |
