1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2007 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Kia Sorento is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 398 kg more than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Because 2007 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sorento. 2007 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1970 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Buick Skylark | 2007 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Skylark | Sorento |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 2027 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2720 mm |