1996 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1996 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 655 kg more than 1996 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (749 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Riviera | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Riviera | Cayenne |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 550 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 749 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
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 | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1694 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |