1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 Lada Niva
To start off, 1996 Lada Niva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Riviera 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 (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1996 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 490 kg more than 1996 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lada Niva. 1995 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1996 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1996 Lada Niva 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 | 1996 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Buick | Lada |
| Model | Riviera | Niva |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
