1971 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,190 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Eldorado (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento. (188 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 411 kg more than 2013 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Kia Sorento is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1971 Cadillac Eldorado (744 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Eldorado | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8190 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 744 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
