2012 Kia Sorento vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 2012 Kia Sorento is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sorento (276 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sorento weights approximately 220 kg more than 1959 Rover P5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Rover P5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Rover P5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Kia Sorento (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Sorento | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Kia | Rover |
| Model | Sorento | P5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4661 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
