1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Wildcat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 229 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Wildcat | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1549 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2720 mm |
