2006 Buick Terraza vs. 1995 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2006 Buick Terraza is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Buick Terraza. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 150 kg more than 2006 Buick Terraza. 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, 1995 Buick Riviera (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 1995 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Terraza | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |
