2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1986 Peugeot 205
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Peugeot 205 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 205 (444 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1146 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 205.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Peugeot 205 (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1986 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Kia | Peugeot |
| Model | Sorento | 205 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2056 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 110 L |
