1998 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Ford Focus is newer by 12 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, 2010 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 Buick Riviera. (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Riviera weights approximately 476 kg more than 2010 Ford Focus.
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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Focus. 1998 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Focus 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 | 2010 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | Focus |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| 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 | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1722 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2614 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 51 L |
