1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2001 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2001 Toyota Highlander 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Highlander (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1995 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 60 kg more than 1995 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Highlander 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, 2001 Toyota Highlander 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2001 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
