2009 Kia Sorento vs. 1997 Rover 800
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Rover 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Rover 800 would be higher. Both 2009 Kia Sorento and 1997 Rover 800 are equipped with a 2,497 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Rover 800 (173 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Rover 800 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Rover 800 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2009 Kia Sorento. 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 1997 Rover 800. 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 800. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sorento | 1997 Rover 800 | |
| Make | Kia | Rover |
| Model | Sorento | 800 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2780 mm |
