1996 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 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 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1996 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 249 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 6998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 506 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
