2004 Kia Sorento vs. 1995 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volkswagen Sharan 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 102 more horse power than 1995 Volkswagen Sharan. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1995 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 95 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Sharan. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Sharan. (202 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 1995 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sorento | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2840 mm |
