1996 Buick Riviera vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1996 Buick Riviera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Serena 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 78 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Serena. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 200 kg more than 1993 Nissan Serena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (169 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Riviera | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Riviera | Serena |
Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2740 mm |