1996 Buick Riviera vs. 2001 Buick LeSabre

To start off, 2001 Buick LeSabre is newer by 5 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 80 kg more than 2001 Buick LeSabre.

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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Buick LeSabre. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Buick LeSabre.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Buick Riviera 2001 Buick LeSabre
Make Buick Buick
Model Riviera LeSabre
Year Released 1996 2001
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3789 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 202 HP 205 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 311 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 97 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 9.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1700 kg 1620 kg
Vehicle Length 5270 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 68 L


 

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