2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 610 kg more than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sorento | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |
