2007 Kia Sorento vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2007 Kia Sorento is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1455 kg more than 1965 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sorento | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Sorento | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |
