2004 Buick Regal vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Regal (251 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 387 kg more than 2004 Buick Regal.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2004 Buick Regal (388 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (351 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Regal | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Regal | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1598 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
