2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 794 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Kia | Lotus |
| Model | Sorento | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1206 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |
