1996 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Tata Indica
To start off, 2007 Tata Indica 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, 1996 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 655 kg more than 2007 Tata Indica. 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indica. 1996 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2007 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2007 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 2007 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Buick | Tata |
| Model | Riviera | Indica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 37 L |
