1976 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 37 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, 2013 Kia Sorento (188 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 185 kg more than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Because 2013 Kia Sorento is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Estate | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
