1960 Austin 7 vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin 7 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sorento (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1960 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1446 kg more than 1960 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Sorento (315 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin 7. (60 Nm). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin 7 | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Austin | Kia |
| Model | 7 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 60 L |
