1997 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Mini Roadster
To start off, 2013 Mini Roadster is newer by 16 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Riviera weights approximately 426 kg more than 2013 Mini Roadster.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Roadster. (279 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Roadster. 1997 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Roadster has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Buick Riviera | 2013 Mini Roadster | |
Make | Buick | Mini |
Model | Riviera | Roadster |
Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3758 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1391 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |