1987 Buick Regal vs. 2000 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2000 Buick Riviera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Regal would be higher. Both 1987 Buick Regal and 2000 Buick Riviera are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2000 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Riviera weights approximately 124 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal.
Because 1987 Buick Regal 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 1987 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2000 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Regal | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
