1997 Buick Riviera vs. 2000 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2000 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 3 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1997 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Riviera weights approximately 410 kg more than 2000 Venturi Atlantique.
Because 2000 Venturi Atlantique 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 2000 Venturi Atlantique. 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, 2000 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Riviera | 2000 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Buick | Venturi |
| Model | Riviera | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1190 mm |
