2009 Kia Sorento vs. 1985 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Grand Am. (90 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 935 kg more than 1985 Pontiac Grand Am. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Pontiac Grand Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Grand Am. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sorento | 1985 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Kia | Pontiac |
| Model | Sorento | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2065 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
