2003 Kia Sorento vs. 1955 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Kia Sorento (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 1955 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sorento | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
