1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1995 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 1995 Buick Riviera and 1995 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1995 Ford Galaxy. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 21 kg more than 1995 Ford Galaxy. 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 (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Galaxy. (172 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Galaxy. 1995 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Galaxy 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.
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1995 Buick Riviera | 1995 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Galaxy |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1679 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |