1958 Lancia Appia vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia 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 (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1192 kg more than 1958 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Kia Sorento (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Appia | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Lancia | Kia |
Model | Appia | Sorento |
Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 2056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |