2008 Kia Sorento vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Carina 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 136 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Carina 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 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sorento | Carina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3340 cc | 1761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |