1997 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 12 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1997 Buick Riviera. (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 274 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.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot 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, 2009 Honda Pilot 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Buick Riviera | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Riviera | Pilot |
Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 79 L |