1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2005 Kia Sedona is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sedona. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sedona weights approximately 227 kg more than 1963 Buick Riviera.
Because 1963 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sedona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sedona. (296 Nm). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 2005 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Riviera | Sedona |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2087 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
