2009 Kia Sorento vs. 1996 Renault Spider
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Spider would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1996 Renault Spider.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Renault Spider. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sorento | 1996 Renault Spider | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Sorento | Spider |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2065 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2350 mm |