2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1996 Subaru Vivio
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Subaru Vivio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Subaru Vivio 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 149 more horse power than 1996 Subaru Vivio. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru Vivio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1996 Subaru Vivio. 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Vivio. (54 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 1996 Subaru Vivio | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sorento | Vivio |
Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 658 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 54 Nm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2320 mm |