1987 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tundra is newer by 21 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. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (382 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1987 Buick Riviera. (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Riviera weights approximately 171 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2008 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Riviera. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Riviera | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 4190 mm |
