2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1998 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Morgan Plus 4 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 55 more horse power than 1998 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1998 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 950 kg more than 1998 Morgan Plus 4. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1998 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Kia | Morgan |
| Model | Sorento | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2500 mm |
