2007 Kia Rio vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Kia Rio is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 570 kg more than 2007 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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (127 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rio | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Kia | Buick |
| Model | Rio | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |
