1945 Jeep CJ2 vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 65 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Jeep CJ2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Jeep CJ2 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1945 Jeep CJ2. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1945 Jeep CJ2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 405 kg more than 1945 Jeep CJ2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Jeep CJ2. (146 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Jeep CJ2.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Jeep CJ2 | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | CJ2 | Sorento |
Year Released | 1945 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2720 mm |