1990 GMC Jimmy 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 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 GMC Jimmy 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 (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1990 GMC Jimmy. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1990 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 656 kg more than 1990 GMC Jimmy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 GMC Jimmy. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 GMC Jimmy | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Jimmy | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2469 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
