1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tundra 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tundra (282 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1995 Buick Riviera. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 448 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 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (441 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Riviera. (387 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2005 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1830 mm |
