2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 139 kg more than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
Make | Kia | Buick |
Model | Sorento | Lucerne |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 321 Nm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5161 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1875 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2936 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |