1992 Buick Regal vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sorento (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1992 Buick Regal. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Regal weights approximately 55 kg more than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Kia Sorento (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Regal. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Regal | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Regal | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2844 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2720 mm |
