2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Regal (220 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 334 kg more than 2012 Buick Regal.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2012 Buick Regal (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sorento | 2012 Buick Regal | |
Make | Kia | Buick |
Model | Sorento | Regal |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1999 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4831 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2738 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |