2006 Kia Sorento vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 2006 Kia Sorento is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 200 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 815 kg more than 1995 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Kia Sorento (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 200. (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 1995 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Kia | Rover |
| Model | Sorento | 200 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
