1986 Buick Estate vs. 1999 Kia Rio
To start off, 1999 Kia Rio is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Estate (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1999 Kia Rio. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 960 kg more than 1999 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Buick Estate 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 1986 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Rio. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 1999 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Estate | Rio |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |
