Ford Thunderbird (1983 – 1988) vs Buick Riviera (1986 – 1993): specs compared
The Ford Thunderbird is the more powerful of the two, with up to 190 hp against 172 hp. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 193 km/h. The Buick Riviera is the lighter car, from 1,585 kg against 1,606 kg. The Ford Thunderbird dates from 1983 – 1988, the Buick Riviera from 1986 – 1993.
| Specification |
Ford
Thunderbird
1983 – 1988
|
Buick
Riviera
1986 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1983 – 1988 | 1986 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 112 – 190 hp | 172 hp |
| Torque | 278 – 292 Nm | 298 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | — |
| Top speed | 185 – 235 km/h | 193 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,047 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,847 mm | 1,857 mm |
| Height | 1,339 mm | 1,344 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,743 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,606 kg | 1,585 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.