1996 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (200 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 340 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (311 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Lumina | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 192 HP |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2720 mm |
