1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 16 kg more than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Because 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Riviera | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 98.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
