1996 Buick Riviera vs. 1992 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1996 Buick Riviera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Taurus (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1996 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 1996 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Taurus. (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Taurus. 1996 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Taurus has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Taurus 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 | 1992 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Taurus |
Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2700 mm |