1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1974 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1974 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1974 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 860 kg more than 1974 Kia Brisa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Kia Brisa 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 1974 Kia Brisa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Kia Brisa. 1992 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1974 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1974 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Park Avenue | 1974 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Park Avenue | Brisa |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2270 mm |
