1996 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 Buick Skylark
To start off, both 1996 Buick Riviera and 1996 Buick Skylark were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 47 more horse power than 1996 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 377 kg more than 1996 Buick Skylark. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Skylark. (252 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Riviera | 1996 Buick Skylark | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Riviera | Skylark |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1323 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 57 L |