1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 60 kg more than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Because 2008 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 Riviera (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage. 1995 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Riviera | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
