1997 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2007 Renault Vel Satis 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Renault Vel Satis. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 35 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, 2007 Renault Vel Satis (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Riviera | 2007 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Riviera | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
