2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1990 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 745 kg more than 1990 Venturi Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Venturi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1990 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Kia | Venturi |
| Model | Sorento | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1255 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
