1993 Oldsmobile Bravada vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 196 kg more than 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada. 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, 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento. (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Kia |
| Model | Bravada | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1986 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
