2004 Kia Sorento vs. 1979 Lada 1200
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lada 1200 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 131 more horse power than 1979 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1979 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 925 kg more than 1979 Lada 1200. 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lada 1200. (85 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 1979 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Kia | Lada |
| Model | Sorento | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 39 L |
