1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1995 Buick Riviera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 674 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Buick Riviera (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic. 1995 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Riviera | 1990 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Riviera | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |