1989 Buick Riviera vs. 2003 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 14 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, 1989 Buick Riviera (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Riviera weights approximately 124 kg more than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2003 Land Rover Freelander 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. 1989 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2003 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2003 Land Rover Freelander 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 | 2003 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Riviera | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |
