1992 Daihatsu Feroza vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Daihatsu Feroza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Daihatsu Feroza would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1992 Daihatsu Feroza. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1992 Daihatsu Feroza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 874 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Feroza. 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, 2009 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Feroza. (129 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Feroza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Daihatsu Feroza | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Feroza | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1999 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
