1992 BMW 540 vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 540 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
