1999 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Ford Edge
To start off, 2009 Ford Edge is newer by 10 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, 2009 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1999 Buick Riviera. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Riviera weights approximately 593 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge.
Because 2009 Ford Edge is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Riviera | 2009 Ford Edge | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Edge |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |