1991 Buick Riviera vs. 2003 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2003 Honda Pilot is newer by 12 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, 2003 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1991 Buick Riviera. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1991 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Riviera weights approximately 406 kg more than 2003 Honda Pilot.
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, 2003 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Buick Riviera. (285 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick Riviera | 2003 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Riviera | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
