1997 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Riviera weights approximately 473 kg more than 1999 Ford Mustang.
Because 1999 Ford Mustang 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 1999 Ford Mustang. 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 Buick Riviera (364 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 1997 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang. 1997 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Mustang 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 | 1999 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Mustang |
Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 160 Nm |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1208 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |