2000 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Honda FR-V
To start off, 2009 Honda FR-V is newer by 9 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 64 more horse power than 2009 Honda FR-V. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda FR-V.
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 @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda FR-V. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda FR-V. 2000 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda FR-V has manual transmission. 2009 Honda FR-V 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 | 2009 Honda FR-V | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Riviera | FR-V |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
