2004 Kia Sorento vs. 1988 Lada Samara
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada Samara would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1988 Lada Samara. (70 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 950 kg more than 1988 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Samara. (117 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 1988 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Kia | Lada |
| Model | Sorento | Samara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |
