2004 Kia Pride Wagon vs. 1974 Volkswagen SP
To start off, 2004 Kia Pride Wagon is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen SP would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volkswagen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volkswagen SP (64 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volkswagen SP should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volkswagen SP weights approximately 70 kg more than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Pride Wagon (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Pride Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen SP.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Pride Wagon | 1974 Volkswagen SP | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pride Wagon | SP |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
