2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 56 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Kia | Aston Martin |
| Model | Sorento | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 97 L |
