1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Riviera | Sorento |
Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |