1982 Kia Brisa vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1982 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1982 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1101 kg more than 1982 Kia Brisa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Kia Brisa. 2011 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1982 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1982 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Kia Brisa | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Kia | Buick |
Model | Brisa | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3009 mm |