1996 Buick Riviera vs. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1996 Buick Riviera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Land Rover Range Rover 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 68 more horse power than 1994 Land Rover Range Rover. (134 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1994 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 415 kg more than 1996 Buick Riviera.
Because 1994 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1996 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Land Rover Range Rover. (270 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 1994 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Riviera | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2750 mm |
