1997 Buick Riviera vs. 1997 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 1997 Buick Riviera and 1997 Jeep Cherokee 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 60 more horse power than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Riviera weights approximately 251 kg more than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Jeep Cherokee 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, 1997 Jeep Cherokee 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. (195 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Buick Riviera | 1997 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Buick | Jeep |
Model | Riviera | Cherokee |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2464 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |