1998 BMW 845 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 845. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 845 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 845 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 250 kg more than 1998 BMW 845.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 BMW 845 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 845 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 845 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 845 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
