2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento. (272 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sorento weights approximately 239 kg more than 2007 Buick Rainier.
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, 2007 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rainier | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Rainier | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1789 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |
