1999 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Daewoo Lanos
To start off, both 1999 Buick Riviera and 1999 Daewoo Lanos were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Riviera (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1999 Daewoo Lanos. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1999 Daewoo Lanos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Riviera weights approximately 690 kg more than 1999 Daewoo Lanos. 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, 1999 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daewoo Lanos. 1999 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1999 Daewoo Lanos has manual transmission. 1999 Daewoo Lanos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 1999 Daewoo Lanos | |
| Make | Buick | Daewoo |
| Model | Riviera | Lanos |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
