1988 Honda NSX vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 21 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 849 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | NSX | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
