2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 405 kg more than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (196 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Kia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Sorento | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
