1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sorento (272 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1996 Buick Roadmaster. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 131 kg more than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Because 1996 Buick Roadmaster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Roadmaster | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Roadmaster | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1735 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
