1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | 62 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
