1999 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Daihatsu Naked
To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 6 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 142 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Riviera weights approximately 890 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Naked. 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Naked. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Naked.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 2005 Daihatsu Naked | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Riviera | Naked |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
