1998 Buick Riviera vs. 1989 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1998 Buick Riviera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick LeSabre (149 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1998 Buick Riviera. (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Riviera weights approximately 166 kg more than 1989 Buick LeSabre.
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, 1998 Buick Riviera (287 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick LeSabre. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Riviera | 1989 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Riviera | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
