1996 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester 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) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 176 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester 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, 2012 Subaru Forester 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Riviera | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Riviera | Forester |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
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 | 170 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |