2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1986 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Corsa 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 148 more horse power than 1986 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1986 Opel Corsa. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Corsa. (69 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1986 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Sorento | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 61 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
