1996 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Infiniti I
To start off, 2004 Infiniti I is newer by 8 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, 2004 Infiniti I (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1996 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Infiniti I should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 190 kg more than 2004 Infiniti I.
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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Infiniti I. (270 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Infiniti I.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 2004 Infiniti I | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Riviera | I |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2760 mm |
