2001 Acura Integra vs. 2000 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2001 Acura Integra is newer by 1 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 7 more horse power than 2001 Acura Integra. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Riviera weights approximately 125 kg more than 2001 Acura Integra. 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) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura Integra. (176 Nm). This means 2000 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura Integra. 2000 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2001 Acura Integra has manual transmission. 2001 Acura Integra 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:
| 2001 Acura Integra | 2000 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | Integra | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
