1999 Buick Riviera vs. 2000 Pontiac Piranha
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Piranha is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Piranha (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1999 Buick Riviera. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Piranha should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Riviera weights approximately 160 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (203 Nm). This means 1999 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 2000 Pontiac Piranha | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Riviera | Piranha |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4380 mm |
