1988 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Kia Opirus
To start off, 2007 Kia Opirus is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Opirus (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1988 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Opirus weights approximately 12 kg more than 1988 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Opirus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Opirus. (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Opirus.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Estate | 2007 Kia Opirus | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Estate | Opirus |
Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1897 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |