1989 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Riviera (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Venga weights approximately 186 kg more than 1989 Buick Riviera.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1989 Buick Riviera (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga. 1989 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Venga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Buick Riviera | 2012 Kia Venga | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Riviera | Venga |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1710 kg |