1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2006 Nissan Xterra 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 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Xterra (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1995 Buick Riviera. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 404 kg more than 2006 Nissan Xterra.
Because 2006 Nissan Xterra 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 Nissan Xterra 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, 1995 Buick Riviera (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Xterra. (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2006 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
