1996 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Caddy 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, 1996 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 304 kg more than 1996 Buick Riviera.
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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 2004 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Riviera | Caddy |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
