1997 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 14 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, 2011 Infiniti FX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1997 Buick Riviera. (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Riviera.
Because 2011 Infiniti FX 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, 2011 Infiniti FX 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, 2011 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Riviera. (364 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Riviera | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Riviera | FX |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |
