1991 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1991 Buick Riviera. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1991 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1230 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 Sequoia 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 Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Buick Riviera. (285 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick Riviera | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| 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 | 2750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3099 mm |
