2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 466 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Kia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Sorento | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 2015 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2950 mm |
