2008 Kia Sorento vs. 1998 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Mystique 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 113 more horse power than 1998 Mercury Mystique. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercury Mystique.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercury Mystique. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1998 Mercury Mystique has manual transmission. 1998 Mercury Mystique 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 | 1998 Mercury Mystique | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Sorento | Mystique |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3340 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |