1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1995 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 233 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Riviera. (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Riviera | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1933 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
