1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 37 kg more than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2008 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Buick Park Avenue | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Park Avenue | Sportage |
Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2640 mm |