1997 Buick Riviera vs. 1998 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 1998 Toyota Sienna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Sienna (189 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1997 Buick Riviera. (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 24 kg more than 1997 Buick Riviera. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Sienna. (279 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Buick Riviera | 1998 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | Sienna |
Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |