1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Ford Edge
To start off, 2012 Ford Edge is newer by 17 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, 2012 Ford Edge (285 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1995 Buick Riviera. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Edge weights approximately 140 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.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Edge. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2012 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | Edge |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4679 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1702 mm |
