1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2010 Kia Carnival is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Riviera (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carnival weights approximately 455 kg more than 1976 Buick Riviera.
Because 1976 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 1976 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Carnival, 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, 1976 Buick Riviera (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Riviera | 2010 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Riviera | Carnival |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |