2000 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2012 Honda Odyssey is newer by 12 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, 2012 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2000 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 368 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.
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, 2012 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick Riviera | 2012 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Riviera | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1737 mm |