2000 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2004 Cadillac CTS is newer by 4 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, 2004 Cadillac CTS (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 90 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 2004 Cadillac CTS 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 2004 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS. 2000 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2004 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2004 Cadillac CTS 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 | 2004 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Riviera | CTS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3173 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
