2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1990 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Santana 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 99 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 795 kg more than 1990 Nissan Santana. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1990 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sorento | Santana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
