1987 Buick Riviera vs. 2003 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 16 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 2003 Buick Park Avenue are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1987 Buick Riviera. (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 181 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Riviera. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Riviera | 2003 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Riviera | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2900 mm |
