1996 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2005 Toyota Highlander 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, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1996 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 85 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 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (343 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 73 L |
