1984 Buick Skylark vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1984 Buick Skylark. (123 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 740 kg more than 1984 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento 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, 2003 Kia Sorento (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Skylark. (203 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Skylark | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Skylark | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
