2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1974 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 124 kg more than 1974 Maserati Bora.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento. 2005 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1974 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1974 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1974 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Kia | Maserati |
| Model | Sorento | Bora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1425 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
