1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Korando is newer by 13 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, 2008 SsangYong Korando (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1995 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 165 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 2008 SsangYong Korando 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, 2008 SsangYong Korando 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 (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2008 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Riviera | Korando |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
