1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1971 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1953 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 720 kg more than 1953 AC 2-Litre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC 2-Litre. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1953 AC 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1953 AC 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC 2-Litre | 1971 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | 2-Litre | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3110 mm |
