1976 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 294 kg more than 1976 Buick Estate.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (184 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Estate | Sorento |
Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 2178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |