1991 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Kia Carens
To start off, 2012 Kia Carens is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Buick Riviera (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carens. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carens weights approximately 111 kg more than 1991 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, 2012 Kia Carens (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Buick Riviera. (285 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick Riviera | 2012 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Riviera | Carens |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
