1999 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 13 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, 2012 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1999 Buick Riviera. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Riviera weights approximately 318 kg more than 2012 Lotus Evora.
Because 2012 Lotus Evora is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Lotus Evora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick Riviera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Lotus Evora (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Riviera. 1999 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2012 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2012 Lotus Evora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | Riviera | Evora |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1222 mm |
