2000 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 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 52 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (150 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Riviera weights approximately 293 kg more than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (224 Nm). This means 2000 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Riviera | 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Riviera | PT Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1407 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
