1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1989 Honda Legend
To start off, 1995 Buick Riviera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Legend 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 (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1989 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 305 kg more than 1989 Honda Legend. 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 (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Legend. 1995 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Legend 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 | 1989 Honda Legend | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Riviera | Legend |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2674 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |