1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Tempra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Tempra would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 152 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra. 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 1990 Fiat Tempra. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra. 2010 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1990 Fiat Tempra has manual transmission. 1990 Fiat Tempra 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:
1990 Fiat Tempra | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Tempra | Sorento |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1133 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |