1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1981 Ford Probe
To start off, 1995 Buick Riviera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Probe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Probe would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 330 kg more than 1981 Ford Probe.
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, 1995 Buick Riviera (313 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Probe. (148 Nm). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Probe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 1981 Ford Probe | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | Probe |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1370 kg |
