1996 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2005 GMC Yukon is newer by 9 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Yukon (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1996 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Yukon weights approximately 550 kg more than 1996 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 GMC Yukon (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 2005 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Riviera | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3280 mm |
