1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1989 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1989 Buick Riviera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Riviera weights approximately 444 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
Because 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Buick Riviera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Buick Riviera (285 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1989 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. 1989 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1989 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | 90 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 165 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 285 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1524 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |