1998 Buick Riviera vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2003 Toyota Avensis is newer by 5 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, 2003 Toyota Avensis (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Buick Riviera. (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Riviera weights approximately 421 kg more than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis. 1998 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Avensis 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.
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1998 Buick Riviera | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | Avensis |
Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4130 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 61 L |