1979 Buick Estate vs. 1995 Kia Retona
To start off, 1995 Kia Retona is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1995 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1995 Kia Retona.
Because 1995 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Kia Retona 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 Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Kia Retona. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1995 Kia Retona has manual transmission. 1995 Kia Retona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 1995 Kia Retona | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Estate | Retona |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |