1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Lexus RX
To start off, 2009 Lexus RX 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, 2009 Lexus RX (272 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1995 Buick Riviera. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus RX weights approximately 210 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 2009 Lexus RX 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, 2009 Lexus RX 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus RX. (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2009 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Riviera | RX |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
