1979 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2011 Kia Sorento is newer by 32 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, 2011 Kia Sorento (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sorento weights approximately 227 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 1979 Buick Regal 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 Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sorento, 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 Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Regal | 2011 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Regal | Sorento |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4348 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4671 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1885 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1709 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |