2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 980 kg more than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (91 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Kia | Vauxhall |
| Model | Sorento | Firenza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |
