1997 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 15 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1997 Buick Riviera. (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 867 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 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Riviera. (364 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Buick Riviera | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Riviera | LR4 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 2548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 86 L |