1973 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Blazer. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 565 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1973 Chevrolet Blazer (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Blazer | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Blazer | Sorento |
Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |