1988 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 20 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, 1988 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 171 kg more than 1988 Buick Estate.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Estate | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
