2009 Kia Sorento vs. 1970 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sorento (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 705 kg more than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 2009 Kia Sorento (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (68 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sorento | 1970 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
