2000 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2013 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 13 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lincoln Navigator (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2000 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1023 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 2013 Lincoln Navigator 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, 2013 Lincoln Navigator 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, 2013 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Riviera | 2013 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Riviera | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2723 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1988 mm |
