1998 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Atos is newer by 14 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, 1998 Buick Riviera (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Riviera weights approximately 781 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Atos. (84 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Riviera | 2012 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Riviera | Atos |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 35 L |
