1996 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen CC 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 64 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen CC. (138 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 150 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen CC. 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, 2012 Volkswagen CC (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 2012 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Riviera | CC |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
