2000 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 5 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 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2000 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 767 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, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (447 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Riviera | 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5325 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
