2000 Buick Riviera vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Riviera 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 36 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Riviera weights approximately 134 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord. 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) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (264 Nm). This means 2000 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Riviera | 2002 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Riviera | Accord |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
