1997 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 1997 Buick Riviera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Step Wagon 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 57 more horse power than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Riviera weights approximately 231 kg more than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Step Wagon 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, 1997 Buick Riviera (364 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Riviera | 1996 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Riviera | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
