1989 Buick Riviera vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Toyota Supra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1989 Buick Riviera. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Riviera weights approximately 408 kg more than 1993 Toyota Supra.
Because 1993 Toyota Supra 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 1993 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1993 Toyota Supra (598 Nm) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Riviera. (285 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Riviera. 1989 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1993 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Riviera | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Supra |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 598 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |
