1996 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 15 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1996 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 165 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Riviera. 1996 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Riviera | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
