1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 16 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, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1995 Buick Riviera. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 791 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Because 2011 Lotus Exige 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 2011 Lotus Exige. 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige. 1995 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Exige 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | Riviera | Exige |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1158 mm |
