2008 Kia Sorento vs. 1992 Subaru SVX
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1992 Subaru SVX. (217 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1992 Subaru SVX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Subaru SVX weights approximately 335 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Subaru SVX. (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Subaru SVX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 1992 Subaru SVX | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sorento | SVX |
Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 3318 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |