1988 Honda NSX vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,340 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1988 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | NSX | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
