1997 Buick Riviera vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1997 Buick Riviera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Today would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Riviera (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1031 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. 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, 1997 Buick Riviera (364 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Riviera | 1994 Honda Today | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Riviera | Today |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1400 mm |
