1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 15 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 97 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 253 kg more than 2010 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Ranger 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 2010 Ford Ranger. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger. 1995 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Buick Riviera | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Ranger |
Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1447 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1684 mm |