2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 251 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, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 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 | 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Kia | Pontiac |
| Model | Sorento | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1800 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2950 mm |
