1997 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 7 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1997 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 974 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Riviera | 2004 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Express |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2080 mm |
