1954 Buick 40 vs. 2007 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Kia Sorento is newer by 53 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, 2007 Kia Sorento (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 307 kg more than 1954 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 2007 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | 40 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2027 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2720 mm |
