1991 Buick Riviera vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Buick Riviera (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Riviera weights approximately 810 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1991 Buick Riviera (285 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick Riviera | 1997 Honda Today | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Riviera | Today |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
