1989 Buick Riviera vs. 2001 Toyota Brevis
To start off, 2001 Toyota Brevis is newer by 12 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, 2001 Toyota Brevis (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1989 Buick Riviera. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Brevis should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Brevis weights approximately 72 kg more than 1989 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Brevis is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Brevis will offer significantly more control. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Brevis. (250 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Brevis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Riviera | 2001 Toyota Brevis | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Brevis |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
