2000 Buick Riviera vs. 1986 Ford Escort
To start off, 2000 Buick Riviera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Riviera weights approximately 790 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 2000 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Riviera | 1986 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | Escort |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1751 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
