1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1995 Renault Espace
To start off, both 1995 Buick Riviera and 1995 Renault Espace 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 Renault Espace (804 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 564 more horse power than 1995 Buick Riviera. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 395 kg more than 1995 Renault Espace.
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 Renault Espace (705 Nm) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Riviera. (387 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 1995 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Riviera | Espace |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 804 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
