1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, 1995 Buick Riviera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport 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 38 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport. (164 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 130 kg more than 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Riviera | Trans Sport |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
