1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 531 kg more than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Because 2012 GMC Savana 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 2012 GMC Savana. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Savana. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Riviera | Savana |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2126 mm |
