1989 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 20 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, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1989 Buick Riviera. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 386 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.
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, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Riviera. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Riviera | 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Riviera | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3080 mm |
