2004 Kia Sorento vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 63 kg more than 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Because 2004 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Kia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Sorento | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2178 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 91 L |
