2007 Kia Sorento vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Kia Sorento is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 942 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sorento | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
