1997 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 8 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, 1997 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Riviera weights approximately 513 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Buick Riviera (312 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 1997 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Riviera | 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1187 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
