1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento 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 182 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 140 kg more than 1963 Buick Riviera.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Riviera | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
