1996 Buick Riviera vs. 1990 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1996 Buick Riviera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Camry. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 495 kg more than 1990 Toyota Camry. 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, 1996 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Camry. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Camry. 1996 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Camry has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Camry will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 1990 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Camry |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
