1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider 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 30 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider weights approximately 180 kg more than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Because 2009 Mitsubishi Raider 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 Mitsubishi Raider. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2009 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Riviera | Raider |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
