1987 Buick Riviera vs. 1990 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Riviera would be higher. Both 1987 Buick Riviera and 1990 Buick LeSabre are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 150 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Riviera weights approximately 2 kg more than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
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, both vehicles can yield 271 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1987 Buick Riviera | 1990 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Riviera | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 271 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1499 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |