1980 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 130 kg more than 1980 Buick Estate.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Estate | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
