1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 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, 1995 Buick Riviera (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 270 kg more than 1995 Buick Riviera.
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 (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. 1995 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Riviera | Lancer |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1516 mm |