2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1994 Toyota Supra
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 Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Supra (326 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Supra weights approximately 66 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, 1994 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento. 2005 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1994 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1994 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1994 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Supra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1615 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
