2004 Kia Rio vs. 2004 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 2004 Kia Rio and 2004 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2004 Kia Rio. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 650 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Rio. (141 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Rio | 2004 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Kia | Buick |
| Model | Rio | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
