1996 Buick Riviera vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1996 Buick Riviera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (176 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 200 kg more than 1983 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Crown |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
