2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1990 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 481 kg more than 1990 Plymouth Voyager.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 1990 Plymouth Voyager | |
Make | Kia | Plymouth |
Model | Sorento | Voyager |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2056 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |