2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 470 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Supra. 2005 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1988 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1988 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Supra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 1557 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
