2006 Kia Sorento vs. 1990 Renault 21
To start off, 2006 Kia Sorento is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault 21 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1990 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 980 kg more than 1990 Renault 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Renault 21. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Kia Sorento (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 1990 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Sorento | 21 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2820 mm |
