2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1996 Peugeot 806
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Peugeot 806. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Peugeot 806 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 806. (108 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 806. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 368 kg more than 1996 Peugeot 806. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Peugeot 806. 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 (295 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 806. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 806.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1996 Peugeot 806 | |
| Make | Kia | Peugeot |
| Model | Sorento | 806 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
