1998 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1998 Buick Riviera. (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 641 kg more than 1998 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Riviera. (287 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Riviera | 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Riviera | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
