1990 Buick Electra vs. 1996 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1996 Buick Riviera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 125 kg more than 1990 Buick Electra. 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, 1996 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 1996 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Electra | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2820 mm |
