1991 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada is newer by 22 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1991 Buick Riviera. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1991 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1132 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 2013 Nissan Armada 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, 2013 Nissan Armada 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Buick Riviera. (285 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick Riviera | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | Armada |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1981 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3130 mm |
