1988 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 17 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 24 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 369 kg more than 1988 Buick Electra.
Because 2005 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, 2005 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, 1988 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento. 1988 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Electra | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2710 mm |
