1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1999 Kia Rio
To start off, 1999 Kia Rio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1999 Kia Rio. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 721 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.
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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Rio. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1999 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Park Avenue | Rio |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2420 mm |
