2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1948 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1056 kg more than 1948 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Morris Oxford. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1948 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Kia | Morris |
| Model | Sorento | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2056 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
