1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Kia RIO
To start off, 2013 Kia RIO is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2013 Kia RIO. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia RIO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 261 kg more than 2013 Kia RIO. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia RIO. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia RIO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Kia RIO | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | LeSabre | RIO |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4366 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 43 L |
