2003 Kia Sorento vs. 1992 Audi V8
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Audi V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Audi V8 would be higher. At 3,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Audi V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Audi V8 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Audi V8 should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 200 kg more than 1992 Audi V8.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1992 Audi V8 (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Audi V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 1992 Audi V8 | |
| Make | Kia | Audi |
| Model | Sorento | V8 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
