1997 Buick Riviera vs. 1997 Hyundai Lantra
To start off, both 1997 Buick Riviera and 1997 Hyundai Lantra were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 92 more horse power than 1997 Hyundai Lantra. (88 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1997 Hyundai Lantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Riviera weights approximately 586 kg more than 1997 Hyundai Lantra. 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Hyundai Lantra. (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Hyundai Lantra. 1997 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1997 Hyundai Lantra has manual transmission. 1997 Hyundai Lantra 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Riviera | 1997 Hyundai Lantra | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Riviera | Lantra |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |
