1978 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2011 Kia Sedona is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sedona (271 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sedona weights approximately 199 kg more than 1978 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sedona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sedona. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 2011 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Electra | Sedona |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1829 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3020 mm |
