2004 Kia Sorento vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1975 Subaru Leone. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1975 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1975 Subaru Leone. 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 Sorento (294 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Subaru Leone. (118 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Sorento | Leone |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 60 mm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2450 mm |
