1996 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 222 kg more than 2013 Mini Countryman.
Because 2013 Mini Countryman 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 Mini Countryman 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
| Make | Buick | Mini |
| Model | Riviera | Countryman |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1561 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2595 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 47 L |
