1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2009 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1995 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 325 kg more than 2009 Toyota RAV4.
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, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Riviera. (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2009 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
