2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1979 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan 260 ZX 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 68 more horse power than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 710 kg more than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. (189 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1979 Nissan 260 ZX | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sorento | 260 ZX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
