1987 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2012 Jeep Liberty is newer by 25 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, 2012 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1987 Buick Riviera. (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 348 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 2012 Jeep Liberty 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 2012 Jeep Liberty. 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, 2012 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Riviera. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Riviera | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Riviera | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1849 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4493 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1803 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2695 mm |
