1973 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Kia Carens
To start off, 2009 Kia Carens is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carens. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 521 kg more than 2009 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Carens, 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, 1973 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carens. (189 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Riviera | 2009 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Riviera | Carens |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1519 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |
