1998 Buick Riviera vs. 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, both 1998 Buick Riviera and 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace 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 36 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 49 kg more than 1998 Buick Riviera.
Because 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace 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 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. 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, 1998 Buick Riviera (287 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. 1998 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace 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 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
