2008 Kia Sorento vs. 1991 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Previa 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 110 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Previa.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Previa. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1991 Toyota Previa has manual transmission. 1991 Toyota Previa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 1991 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Previa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1991 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 2436 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
