1970 Buick GS vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 240 kg more than 1970 Buick GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Buick GS (394 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | GS | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
