1991 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2007 Honda Odyssey is newer by 16 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, 2007 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1991 Buick Riviera. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1991 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 470 kg more than 1991 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Odyssey 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, 2007 Honda Odyssey 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, 2007 Honda Odyssey (326 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Buick Riviera. (285 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick Riviera | 2007 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Riviera | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3010 mm |
