1996 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2012 Jeep Compass 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 30 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Compass. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 251 kg more than 2012 Jeep Compass. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Compass. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 2012 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Riviera | Compass |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1449 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4448 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1814 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 51 L |
