1996 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Smart Coupe
To start off, 2005 Smart Coupe 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 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 142 more horse power than 2005 Smart Coupe. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 970 kg more than 2005 Smart Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Coupe. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 2005 Smart Coupe | |
| Make | Buick | Smart |
| Model | Riviera | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 730 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 33 L |
