1996 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Honda Fit
To start off, 2008 Honda Fit is newer by 12 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 93 more horse power than 2008 Honda Fit. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 520 kg more than 2008 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 2008 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Riviera | Fit |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 41 L |
