1989 Buick Riviera vs. 1987 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1989 Buick Riviera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Riviera (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Meteor.
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, 1989 Buick Riviera (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Buick Riviera | 1987 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Meteor |
Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |