1984 Buick Electra vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 233 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Electra | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
