1968 Nissan Gloria vs. 2012 Kia Forte

To start off, 2012 Kia Forte is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Forte (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 6 kg more than 2012 Kia Forte.

Because 1968 Nissan Gloria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Nissan Gloria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Forte, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Kia Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Gloria.

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