1990 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1990 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage. 1990 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Electra | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2640 mm |
