2000 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 GMC Savana
To start off, 2004 GMC Savana 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 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Savana (285 HP) has 83 more horse power than 2000 Buick Riviera. (202 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Savana weights approximately 837 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 GMC Savana (441 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Riviera | 2004 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Riviera | Savana |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 285 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2080 mm |
