1998 Buick Riviera vs. 2002 Honda Lagreat
To start off, 2002 Honda Lagreat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 4,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Lagreat (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1998 Buick Riviera. (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Lagreat should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Lagreat weights approximately 294 kg more than 1998 Buick Riviera. 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, 2002 Honda Lagreat (296 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Riviera. (287 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Lagreat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Riviera | 2002 Honda Lagreat | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Riviera | Lagreat |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 3469 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3010 mm |
