1989 Toyota Century vs. 2012 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2012 Kia Sorento is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sorento (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Century. (154 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Century weights approximately 56 kg more than 2012 Kia Sorento.
Because 1989 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Toyota Century | 2012 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Century | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1709 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2700 mm |
