1997 Buick Riviera vs. 1997 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 1997 Buick Riviera and 1997 Opel Corsa 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.
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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Corsa. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Corsa. 1997 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1997 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1997 Opel Corsa 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 | 1997 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Riviera | Corsa |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |