1999 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Eagle Talon
To start off, both 1999 Buick Riviera and 1999 Eagle Talon 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 Eagle Talon (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1999 Buick Riviera. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Riviera weights approximately 280 kg more than 1999 Eagle Talon.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Eagle Talon. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Eagle Talon. 1999 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1999 Eagle Talon has manual transmission. 1999 Eagle Talon 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 Eagle Talon | |
Make | Buick | Eagle |
Model | Riviera | Talon |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |