2008 Kia Sorento vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,340 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (176 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Crown |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
