1976 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Kia Sorento

To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 32 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 143 kg more than 1976 Buick Estate.

Because 2008 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, 2008 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2008 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 2008 Kia Sorento
Make Buick Kia
Model Estate Sorento
Year Released 1976 2008
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5736 cc 3778 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 153 HP 0 HP
Torque 380 Nm 302 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 97.8 mm 85.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1884 kg 2027 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2720 mm


 

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