2008 Kia Sorento vs. 1988 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota 4Runner 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 157 more horse power than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota 4Runner.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. (189 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 1988 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
