1970 Buick Riviera vs. 1970 Cadillac Calais
To start off, both 1970 Buick Riviera and 1970 Cadillac Calais were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Riviera (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1970 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 90 kg more than 1970 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Riviera | 1970 Cadillac Calais | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Riviera | Calais |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3300 mm |
