1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2005 Kia Sportage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 330 kg more than 2005 Kia Sportage.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Roadmaster (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Roadmaster | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Roadmaster | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |
