1972 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Civic 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 (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1972 Honda Civic. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1972 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Civic. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Civic | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2720 mm |
