1997 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 13 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1997 Buick Riviera. (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Riviera weights approximately 211 kg more than 2010 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Impreza. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Riviera | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Riviera | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |
