1989 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER is newer by 24 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHARGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (365 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1989 Buick Riviera. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHARGER weights approximately 405 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 2013 Dodge CHARGER is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER 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, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (536 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Riviera. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHARGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Buick Riviera | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Riviera | CHARGER |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 536 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1929 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5077 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1905 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3052 mm |