1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (248 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 288 kg more than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (502 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Kia |
| Model | Cutlass | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2088 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2720 mm |
