1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 is newer by 18 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, 2013 Audi A7 (306 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1995 Buick Riviera. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A7 weights approximately 210 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 2013 Audi A7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Audi A7 (441 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Riviera. (387 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2013 Audi A7 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Riviera | A7 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4969 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
