1996 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2007 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Kia Sorento is newer by 11 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 61 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sorento. (139 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 557 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2007 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | 2007 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Lumina | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 139 HP |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2087 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2720 mm |
