2008 Kia Sorento vs. 1993 Opel Omega
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Opel Omega 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 94 more horse power than 1993 Opel Omega. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Omega.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Omega. (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 1993 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Sorento | Omega |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 2590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
