2004 Kia Sorento vs. 1979 Lancia Delta
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Delta 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 107 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Delta. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 960 kg more than 1979 Lancia Delta. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Delta. (123 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 1979 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Kia | Lancia |
| Model | Sorento | Delta |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 63.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |
