1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 1995 Buick Riviera is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 170 kg more than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Because 1980 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Buick Riviera (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 1980 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Riviera | Estate |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
