2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 346 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Kia | Pontiac |
| Model | Sorento | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1895 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2950 mm |
