1996 Audi S6 vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Audi S6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Audi S6 would be higher. At 4,171 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi S6 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Audi S6 (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi S6 | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | S6 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4171 cc | 3340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
