2000 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2007 Kia Sedona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 400 kg more than 2000 Buick Riviera.
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, 2000 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick Riviera | 2007 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Riviera | Sedona |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1810 mm |