1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Kia Sportage

To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 100 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.

Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2006 Kia Sportage
Make Buick Kia
Model Riviera Sportage
Year Released 1968 2006
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 1991 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 110 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 251 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 106.2 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.4 mm 92 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 2000 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4360 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 58 L


 

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