1979 Buick Regal vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 683 kg more than 1979 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Regal | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
