1996 Buick Riviera vs. 1992 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1996 Buick Riviera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Renault Safrane 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 104 more horse power than 1992 Renault Safrane. (98 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 290 kg more than 1992 Renault Safrane. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault Safrane. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault Safrane. 1996 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1992 Renault Safrane has manual transmission. 1992 Renault Safrane 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 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Riviera | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2770 mm |
