1997 Buick Riviera vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1997 Buick Riviera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 200 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1994 Rover 200. (66 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Riviera weights approximately 490 kg more than 1994 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Riviera | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Riviera | 200 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
