1987 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 24 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, 1987 Buick Riviera (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 73 kg more than 1987 Buick Riviera.
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, 1987 Buick Riviera (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Riviera | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2911 mm |
