1990 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Suburban. (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Suburban.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Suburban | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2720 mm |
