1999 Buick Century vs. 2005 Kia Rio
To start off, 2005 Kia Rio is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (104 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Century weights approximately 410 kg more than 2005 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, 1999 Buick Century (251 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (141 Nm). This means 1999 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Century | 2005 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Century | Rio |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
