1967 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,048 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (311 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1967 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1967 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Buick Riviera weights approximately 351 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Buick Riviera | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7048 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
