1998 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Citroen C5
To start off, 2004 Citroen C5 is newer by 6 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, 2004 Citroen C5 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1998 Buick Riviera. (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Riviera weights approximately 2 kg more than 2004 Citroen C5.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Riviera | 2004 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Riviera | C5 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 66 L |
