1987 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 23 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1987 Buick Riviera. (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 77 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.
Because 2010 Nissan 370Z 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 2010 Nissan 370Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Riviera. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Riviera | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
