2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1989 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 540 kg more than 1989 Nissan 300 ZX.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan 300 ZX. (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1989 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sorento | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1460 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |
