1989 Buick Riviera vs. 1989 Plymouth Laser

To start off, both 1989 Buick Riviera and 1989 Plymouth Laser 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 74 more horse power than 1989 Plymouth Laser. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1989 Plymouth Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Riviera weights approximately 374 kg more than 1989 Plymouth Laser. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Plymouth Laser. (142 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Plymouth Laser.

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