1997 Buick Riviera vs. 1997 Lancia K
To start off, both 1997 Buick Riviera and 1997 Lancia K 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 Lancia K (204 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1997 Buick Riviera. (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lancia K should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Riviera weights approximately 141 kg more than 1997 Lancia K.
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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lancia K. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lancia K.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Buick Riviera | 1997 Lancia K | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Riviera | K |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 72.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |