1998 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 13 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1998 Buick Riviera. (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 918 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 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Riviera. (287 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Buick Riviera | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Riviera | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4130 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 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 | 2584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2891 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 104 L |