2008 Kia Sorento vs. 1994 Kia Sephia
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Kia Sephia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Kia Sephia 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 161 more horse power than 1994 Kia Sephia. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1994 Kia Sephia.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Kia Sephia. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Kia Sephia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 1994 Kia Sephia | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sorento | Sephia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2570 mm |
