1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2013 Kia RIO
To start off, 2013 Kia RIO is newer by 18 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 106 more horse power than 2013 Kia RIO. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia RIO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 517 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia RIO. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia RIO.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2013 Kia RIO | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Park Avenue | RIO |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4045 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 43 L |