1996 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 16 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 44 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (158 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1996 Buick Riviera.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Riviera | A5 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |
