2000 Buick Riviera vs. 1997 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2000 Buick Riviera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Maverick 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 86 more horse power than 1997 Ford Maverick. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Maverick.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Maverick. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Riviera | 1997 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
