1989 Honda Integra vs. 2007 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Kia Sorento is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Integra would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1989 Honda Integra. (106 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1077 kg more than 1989 Honda Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Integra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Integra. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Integra.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Integra | 2007 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Integra | Sorento |
Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 2087 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |