1998 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 4,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sorento (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1998 Buick Riviera. (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 390 kg more than 1998 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento 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, 2009 Kia Sorento (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Riviera. (287 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Buick Riviera | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Riviera | Sorento |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4130 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 2056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |