1998 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Dodge Intrepid
To start off, 2004 Dodge Intrepid 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 Dodge Intrepid (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1998 Buick Riviera. (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Riviera weights approximately 96 kg more than 2004 Dodge Intrepid.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Intrepid. (258 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Intrepid.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Riviera | 2004 Dodge Intrepid | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Riviera | Intrepid |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2880 mm |
