1991 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 21 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1991 Buick Riviera. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1991 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Riviera weights approximately 65 kg more than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Buick Riviera. (285 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Buick Riviera. 1991 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick Riviera | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Riviera | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2624 mm |
