1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 538 kg more than 2012 Kia Sportage.
Because 1974 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 1974 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage, 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, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sportage. (364 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Riviera | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Riviera | Sportage |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1502 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1636 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 58 L |