1989 Buick Riviera vs. 1989 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, both 1989 Buick Riviera and 1989 Chevrolet Lumina were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 27 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Lumina. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Riviera weights approximately 109 kg more than 1989 Chevrolet Lumina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Lumina. (237 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Riviera | 1989 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Lumina |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| 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 Weight | 1524 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |
