1998 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2010 Pagani Zonda 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 1998 Buick Riviera. (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Riviera weights approximately 436 kg more than 2010 Pagani Zonda.
Because 2010 Pagani Zonda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Pagani Zonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Buick Riviera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Riviera. (287 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Riviera. 1998 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2010 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2010 Pagani Zonda 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 | 2010 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | Buick | Pagani |
Model | Riviera | Zonda |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4130 cc | 7300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 547 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 759 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2055 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1141 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |