1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (129 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 170 kg more than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Caprice | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
