2008 Kia Sorento vs. 1970 Seat 124
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 124 would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1970 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 349 kg more than 1970 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 1970 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Sorento | 124 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2430 mm |
