1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1988 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1995 Buick Riviera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 450 kg more than 1988 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Camry. (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 1988 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Camry |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1830 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
