1997 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 10 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 14 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 309 kg more than 1997 Buick Riviera.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Buick Riviera | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Riviera | CR-V |
Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 58 L |