1959 Jaguar XK vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 527 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jaguar XK (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Jaguar | Kia |
| Model | XK | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 2000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2720 mm |
