1996 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 11 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, 2007 Renault Laguna (205 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 195 kg more than 2007 Renault Laguna.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Laguna. (280 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Riviera | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
