1988 Pontiac Banshee vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Banshee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Banshee would be higher. At 4,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Banshee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Banshee (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Banshee should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Banshee weights approximately 396 kg more than 2010 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. 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. 2010 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1988 Pontiac Banshee has manual transmission. 1988 Pontiac Banshee will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Pontiac Banshee | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Pontiac | Kia |
| Model | Banshee | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4042 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
