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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1997 Lancia K. (155 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1997 Lancia K. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Riviera weights approximately 260 kg more than 1997 Lancia K. 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 (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lancia K. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lancia K. 1997 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1997 Lancia K has manual transmission. 1997 Lancia K 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 Lancia K | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Riviera | K |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
