1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin Virage | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
| Model | Virage | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
