1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Atos 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 (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 815 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Buick Riviera (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Atos. (84 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2010 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Riviera | Atos |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
