2000 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 475 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 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Riviera. 2000 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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 | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Riviera | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 16.8 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1705 mm |
