1999 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 is newer by 12 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 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1999 Buick Riviera. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Riviera.
Because 2011 Ford F-450 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, 2011 Ford F-450 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, 2011 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 773 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2024 mm |
