1991 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Honda Element
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 17 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 4 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 436 kg more than 1991 Buick Riviera.
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, 1991 Buick Riviera (285 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick Riviera | 2008 Honda Element | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Riviera | Element |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
