1970 Buick Riviera vs. 1967 Saab Sonett
To start off, 1970 Buick Riviera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Saab Sonett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Saab Sonett would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Riviera (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1967 Saab Sonett. (64 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1967 Saab Sonett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1216 kg more than 1967 Saab Sonett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Saab Sonett, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Buick Riviera (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Saab Sonett. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Saab Sonett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Riviera | 1967 Saab Sonett | |
| Make | Buick | Saab |
| Model | Riviera | Sonett |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2160 mm |
