1996 Buick Riviera vs. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1996 Buick Riviera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 6,466 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 420 kg more than 1996 Buick Riviera.
Because 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban (366 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 1994 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 6466 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3350 mm |
