1991 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (247 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1991 Buick Riviera. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1991 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 340 kg more than 1991 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Buick Riviera. (285 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick Riviera | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |
