1997 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (242 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1997 Buick Riviera. (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Riviera weights approximately 12 kg more than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 Range Rover Evoque 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Riviera | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Riviera | Range Rover Evoque |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 217 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 | 1669 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4366 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1966 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2662 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
