2003 Kia Sorento vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 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 156 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1957 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Kia Sorento (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Kia | Wartburg |
| Model | Sorento | 312 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |
