1988 Buick Electra vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 405 kg more than 1988 Buick Electra.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Electra. 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 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Electra | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2670 mm |
