1979 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2007 Kia Magentis is newer by 28 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, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 270 kg more than 2007 Kia Magentis.
Because 1979 Buick Estate 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 1979 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Magentis, 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, 1979 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Magentis. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 2007 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Estate | Magentis |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
