2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1994 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Corolla 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 87 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Corolla. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 775 kg more than 1994 Toyota Corolla. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1994 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
