1998 Buick Riviera vs. 1998 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 1998 Buick Riviera and 1998 Suzuki Swift 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 Buick Riviera (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1998 Suzuki Swift. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1998 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Riviera weights approximately 926 kg more than 1998 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Suzuki Swift. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Suzuki Swift. 1998 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1998 Suzuki Swift has manual transmission. 1998 Suzuki Swift 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 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Buick | Suzuki |
Model | Riviera | Swift |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4130 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2270 mm |