1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 2011 Kia Rio
To start off, 2011 Kia Rio is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1985 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 500 kg more than 2011 Kia Rio.
Because 1985 Buick LeSabre 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 1985 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rio, 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, 1985 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | LeSabre | Rio |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2499 mm |
