1987 Buick Riviera vs. 1992 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1992 Oldsmobile 88 is newer by 5 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 1992 Oldsmobile 88 are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Oldsmobile 88 (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1987 Buick Riviera. (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile 88 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1987 Buick Riviera. 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, 1992 Oldsmobile 88 (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Riviera. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Riviera | 1992 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Riviera | 88 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |
