1991 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1991 Buick Riviera. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1991 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 38 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 2012 Toyota RAV4 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, 2012 Toyota RAV4 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick Riviera | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2659 mm |
