2008 Kia Sorento vs. 1998 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Plymouth Prowler (346 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 1998 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Kia | Plymouth |
| Model | Sorento | Prowler |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 46 L |
