1996 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, both 1996 Buick Riviera and 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1996 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 770 kg more than 1996 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Riviera | 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Riviera | Silver Spur |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 108 L |