1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Chevrolet Uplander
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Uplander 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 380 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 (313 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. (298 Nm). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2005 Chevrolet Uplander | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Uplander |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
