1998 Buick Riviera vs. 1993 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1998 Buick Riviera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 4,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Buick Riviera. (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Riviera weights approximately 557 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Neon.
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, 1998 Buick Riviera (287 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Riviera | 1993 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Buick | Plymouth |
| Model | Riviera | Neon |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 79 L |
