1997 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Riviera (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 49 kg more than 1997 Buick Riviera.
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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Riviera | 2005 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Riviera | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
