1969 Buick GS vs. 1974 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1974 Buick Riviera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. Both 1969 Buick GS and 1974 Buick Riviera are equipped with a 7,468 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 240 kg more than 1969 Buick GS. 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, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS. 1974 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1969 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1969 Buick GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1974 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | GS | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |
