1996 Buick Riviera vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1996 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 405 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Riviera | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Riviera | 911 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 665 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2280 mm |