1997 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1997 Buick Riviera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Riviera weights approximately 421 kg more than 1996 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1996 Nissan Skyline (367 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Riviera. (364 Nm). This means 1996 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Riviera. 1997 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan Skyline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Buick Riviera | 1996 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Riviera | Skyline |
Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 364 Nm | 367 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |