1999 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 7 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 49 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Riviera | 2006 Honda Element | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Riviera | Element |
Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |