2008 Kia Sorento vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,340 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1957 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1957 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Corona |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
