2008 Kia Sorento vs. 1997 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Renault Safrane 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 100 more horse power than 1997 Renault Safrane. (142 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Safrane.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Safrane. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1997 Renault Safrane has manual transmission. 1997 Renault Safrane 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 | 1997 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Sorento | Safrane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |
