1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2001 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2001 Holden Monaro is newer by 6 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. Both 1995 Buick Riviera and 2001 Holden Monaro are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 98 kg more than 2001 Holden Monaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Holden Monaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2001 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Riviera | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
