2008 Kia Sorento vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,546 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (256 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 426 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Pontiac GTO (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Kia | Pontiac |
| Model | Sorento | GTO |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 6546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2056 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
