Buick Riviera (1986 – 1993) vs Acura Legend (1986 – 1991): specs compared
The Buick Riviera is the more powerful of the two, with up to 172 hp against 161 hp. The Acura Legend has the higher top speed: 217 km/h against 193 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,396 kg against 1,585 kg. At 5,037 mm, the Buick Riviera is 226 mm longer than the Acura Legend.
| Specification |
Buick
Riviera
1986 – 1993
|
Acura
Legend
1986 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1993 | 1986 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 172 hp | 152 – 163 hp |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 209 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 10.2 s |
| Top speed | 193 km/h | 208 – 217 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,037 mm | 4,811 mm |
| Width | 1,857 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,344 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm | 2,758 – 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,585 kg | 1,396 – 1,458 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.