2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1985 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lancia Thema (212 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 465 kg more than 1985 Lancia Thema.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Thema. (290 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1985 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Kia | Lancia |
| Model | Sorento | Thema |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
