1999 Audi S8 vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Audi S8 would be higher. At 4,170 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi S8 (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi S8 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Audi S8 (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | S8 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
