2000 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2011 Ford Galaxy is newer by 11 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 89 more horse power than 2011 Ford Galaxy. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Riviera weights approximately 50 kg more than 2011 Ford Galaxy. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Galaxy. (170 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Galaxy. 2000 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Galaxy 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.
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2000 Buick Riviera | 2011 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |