1998 Buick Riviera vs. 1998 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1998 Buick Riviera and 1998 Renault Megane were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Megane (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1998 Buick Riviera. (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Riviera weights approximately 446 kg more than 1998 Renault Megane.
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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Megane. (196 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Megane. 1998 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1998 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 1998 Renault Megane 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 | 1998 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Riviera | Megane |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2480 mm |
