1998 Buick Riviera vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1998 Buick Riviera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Riviera (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 346 kg more than 1998 Buick Riviera.
Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. 1998 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Riviera | 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Riviera | Land Rover Discovery |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 2012 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |
