1999 Buick Riviera vs. 2001 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2001 Toyota RunX is newer by 2 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, 1999 Buick Riviera (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Toyota RunX. (193 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota RunX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Riviera weights approximately 475 kg more than 2001 Toyota RunX. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota RunX. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 2001 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | RunX |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
