1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 11 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 41 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 462 kg more than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Because 2006 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2006 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Riviera. (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2006 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Riviera | Terracan |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
