1999 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2010 Nissan Quest is newer by 11 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, 2010 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Buick Riviera. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Riviera weights approximately 146 kg more than 2010 Nissan Quest.
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, 2010 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 2010 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | Quest |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1830 mm |
