1979 Buick Electra vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 440 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Electra. 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, 1979 Buick Electra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Electra | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
