2000 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 8 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2000 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 719 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 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Riviera | 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2419 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1970 mm |
