1991 Nissan Sunny vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sorento (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 964 kg more than 1991 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Sorento (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Nissan Sunny | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Sunny | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
