2008 Kia Sorento vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Kia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Sorento | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 91 L |
