1999 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, both 1999 Buick Riviera and 1999 Hyundai Tiburon 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 65 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. (140 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 290 kg more than 1999 Buick Riviera.
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) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. (165 Nm). This means 1999 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 1999 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Riviera | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
