1997 Buick Riviera vs. 1997 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 1997 Buick Riviera and 1997 Suzuki Swift 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 128 more horse power than 1997 Suzuki Swift. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1997 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Riviera weights approximately 941 kg more than 1997 Suzuki Swift. 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 (364 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Suzuki Swift. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Suzuki Swift. 1997 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1997 Suzuki Swift has manual transmission. 1997 Suzuki Swift 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 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Buick | Suzuki |
Model | Riviera | Swift |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |