2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 255 kg more than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Kia | Plymouth |
| Model | Sorento | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
