1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2010 GMC Sierra 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Sierra (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1995 Buick Riviera. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Sierra weights approximately 650 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 2010 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra. 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, 2010 GMC Sierra (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Riviera. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2010 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Riviera | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1875 mm |
