1973 Nissan Cherry vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1361 kg more than 1973 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Kia Sorento (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Cherry | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Cherry | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2720 mm |
