2009 Kia Sorento vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 39 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 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (370 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 350 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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 (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sorento | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Kia | Pontiac |
| Model | Sorento | GTO |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 6548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2065 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |
