1996 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 14 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 11 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 455 kg more than 1996 Buick Riviera.
Because 2010 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2010 Hyundai Terracan 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, 1996 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Riviera | 2010 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | Riviera | Terracan |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |