1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 9 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 30 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 94 kg more than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Because 2004 Dodge Dakota 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, 2004 Dodge Dakota 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) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Riviera | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
