1994 BMW 854 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 854. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 854 would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 BMW 854 (490 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 854 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
