1996 Buick Riviera vs. 2002 Chrysler LHS
To start off, 2002 Chrysler LHS is newer by 6 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, 2002 Chrysler LHS (250 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1996 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chrysler LHS should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 71 kg more than 2002 Chrysler LHS.
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, 2002 Chrysler LHS (327 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Chrysler LHS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 2002 Chrysler LHS | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Riviera | LHS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3516 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
| 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 | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
