1979 Buick Estate vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 24 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 115 kg more than 1979 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento 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, 2003 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, 2003 Kia Sorento (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Estate | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
