1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 1995 Buick Riviera is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 930 (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1995 Buick Riviera. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 400 kg more than 1980 Porsche 930.
Because 1980 Porsche 930 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 Porsche 930. 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, 1980 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Riviera. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Riviera. 1995 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1980 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1980 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Riviera | 930 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
