1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 611 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Because 2009 Kia Borrego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Borrego. (438 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Riviera | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 4625 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 337 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 78 L |
