1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1995 Saturn SL
To start off, both 1995 Buick Riviera and 1995 Saturn SL 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 140 more horse power than 1995 Saturn SL. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1995 Saturn SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 645 kg more than 1995 Saturn SL. 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Saturn SL. (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Saturn SL. 1995 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1995 Saturn SL has manual transmission. 1995 Saturn SL 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 | 1995 Saturn SL | |
Make | Buick | Saturn |
Model | Riviera | SL |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |