2000 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 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 14 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 878 kg more than 2000 Buick Riviera.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Buick Riviera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick Riviera | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Riviera | Sprinter |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5906 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2024 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2814 mm |