1998 Buick Riviera vs. 1994 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1998 Buick Riviera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Supra (326 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1998 Buick Riviera. (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Riviera weights approximately 51 kg more than 1994 Toyota Supra.
Because 1994 Toyota Supra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Buick Riviera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Riviera. (287 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Riviera. 1998 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1994 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1994 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Riviera | 1994 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Supra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |
