1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1995 Honda Accord
To start off, both 1995 Buick Riviera and 1995 Honda Accord 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 (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1995 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 480 kg more than 1995 Honda Accord. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Riviera | 1995 Honda Accord | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Riviera | Accord |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |