1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1967 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 3 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, 1967 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1317 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. 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.
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1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1967 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Abarth | Buick |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Riviera |
Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 7048 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3030 mm |