1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is newer by 4 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 (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 120 kg more than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Because 1999 Vauxhall Frontera 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, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera 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 (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 1999 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
| Model | Riviera | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
