1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 650 kg more than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento. (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Kia |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2720 mm |
