1980 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sorento (188 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 86 kg more than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Because 1980 Buick Electra 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 1980 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1980 Buick Electra (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Electra | Sorento |
Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1639 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1885 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1735 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |