1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 42 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 166 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 385 kg more than 2010 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1968 Buick Riviera | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Riviera | Sorento |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |