1998 Buick Riviera vs. 1995 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 1998 Buick Riviera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 4,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Riviera (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Riviera weights approximately 216 kg more than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon 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, 1998 Buick Riviera (287 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Buick Riviera | 1995 Honda Step Wagon | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Riviera | Step Wagon |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4130 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2810 mm |