2002 Buick Century vs. 2008 Kia Rio
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Century weights approximately 419 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio.
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, 2002 Buick Century (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick Century | 2008 Kia Rio | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Century | Rio |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 264 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1101 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |