1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1987 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1995 Buick Riviera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1987 GMC Suburban. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1987 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 GMC Suburban weights approximately 540 kg more than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Because 1987 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 GMC Suburban 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, 1995 Buick Riviera (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 GMC Suburban. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 1987 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Riviera | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
