1978 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,964 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 231 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.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado (433 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Eldorado | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Eldorado | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6964 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1999 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2720 mm |
