1954 Buick 40 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 280 kg more than 1954 Buick 40.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | 40 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2720 mm |
