1988 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 16 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, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1988 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 295 kg more than 1988 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Electra. (285 Nm). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Electra | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2720 mm |
