1997 Buick Riviera vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1997 Buick Riviera and 1997 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (520 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1997 Buick Riviera. (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Riviera.
Because 1997 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Buick Riviera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Riviera. (364 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Riviera. 1997 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1997 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1997 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Riviera | 911 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 520 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 685 Nm |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 349 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |
