2008 Kia Sorento vs. 1995 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Plymouth Voyager 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 142 more horse power than 1995 Plymouth Voyager. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1995 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 120 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Plymouth Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Plymouth Voyager. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 1995 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Kia | Plymouth |
| Model | Sorento | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
