1970 Seat 1430 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1158 kg more than 1970 Seat 1430. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Seat 1430. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Seat 1430 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Seat | Kia |
| Model | 1430 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2088 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2720 mm |
