1996 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 ZAZ Wagon
To start off, both 1996 Buick Riviera and 1996 ZAZ Wagon 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 151 more horse power than 1996 ZAZ Wagon. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1996 ZAZ Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 955 kg more than 1996 ZAZ Wagon. 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 ZAZ Wagon. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 ZAZ Wagon. 1996 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1996 ZAZ Wagon has manual transmission. 1996 ZAZ Wagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 1996 ZAZ Wagon | |
| Make | Buick | ZAZ |
| Model | Riviera | Wagon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2330 mm |
