1996 Buick Riviera vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1996 Buick Riviera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 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 12 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 120 kg more than 1987 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 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 1987 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown. 1996 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1987 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1987 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Buick Riviera | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | Crown |
Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
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 | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2730 mm |