2000 Buick Riviera vs. 2000 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2000 Buick Riviera and 2000 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Durango (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Durango weights approximately 275 kg more than 2000 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Durango 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, 2000 Dodge Durango (400 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick Riviera | 2000 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Riviera | Durango |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1810 mm |