1996 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
To start off, both 1996 Buick Riviera and 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (215 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1996 Buick Riviera. (202 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 135 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
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) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (298 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Monte Carlo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 215 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |
