1958 Jaguar MK IX vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jaguar MK IX (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 290 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 1958 Jaguar MK IX. 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, 1958 Jaguar MK IX (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jaguar MK IX | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Jaguar | Kia |
| Model | MK IX | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
