1979 Buick Regal vs. 2004 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2004 Kia Sportage 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 Sportage (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal.
Because 2004 Kia Sportage 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 Sportage 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 Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sportage. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 2004 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Regal | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
