1999 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Saturn ION
To start off, 2006 Saturn ION 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 65 more horse power than 2006 Saturn ION. (140 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saturn ION weights approximately 246 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn ION. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 2006 Saturn ION | |
| Make | Buick | Saturn |
| Model | Riviera | ION |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
