1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Ford Freestar
To start off, 2004 Ford Freestar 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Ford Freestar. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 239 kg more than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Freestar. (357 Nm). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2004 Ford Freestar | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | Freestar |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
