1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 14 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Buick Riviera. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 115 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.
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 (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (351 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Riviera | 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Buick | Chrysler |
Model | Riviera | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |