1998 Buick LeSabre vs. 2006 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Kia Sorento is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick LeSabre (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 510 kg more than 1998 Buick LeSabre.
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, 1998 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick LeSabre | 2006 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | LeSabre | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
