2012 Kia Sorento vs. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2012 Kia Sorento is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sorento. (191 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 80 kg more than 2012 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Sorento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera 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, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sorento. (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Sorento | 1999 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Kia | Vauxhall |
| Model | Sorento | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1744 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1709 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |
