2012 Kia Sorento vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2012 Kia Sorento is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sorento (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sorento weights approximately 334 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Toyota Crown 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 1979 Toyota Crown. 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 (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Sorento | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Crown |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1744 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1709 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
