1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 10 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1995 Buick Riviera. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 919 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 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (509 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Riviera. (387 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
