1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (176 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 9 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2009 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Riviera | Charger |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
