1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville 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. Both 1995 Buick Riviera and 2004 Pontiac Bonneville are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 70 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Bonneville. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Riviera | 2004 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | Riviera | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |