2000 Buick Riviera vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 2000 Buick Riviera is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (133 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Riviera weights approximately 440 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord. 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, 2000 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord. 2000 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Riviera | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Riviera | Accord |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
