1973 Fiat 130 vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2009 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | 130 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
