1996 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 17 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, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1996 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 324 kg more than 1996 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A8 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, 2013 Audi A8 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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Riviera.
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1996 Buick Riviera | 2013 Audi A8 | |
Make | Buick | Audi |
Model | Riviera | A8 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 367 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 445 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2024 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5267 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2111 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3122 mm |