1973 Nissan President vs. 2012 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2012 Kia Sorento is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sorento (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1973 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan President.
Because 1973 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan President | 2012 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | President | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2973 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1709 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
