1999 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento. (188 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sorento weights approximately 82 kg more than 1999 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2013 Kia Sorento is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1999 Buick LeSabre (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | LeSabre | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
