1970 Buick Riviera vs. 1971 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1971 Holden Statesman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Statesman (272 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Buick Riviera. (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 486 kg more than 1971 Holden Statesman.
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, 1970 Buick Riviera (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Statesman. (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Statesman. 1970 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Statesman has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Statesman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Riviera | 1971 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Riviera | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2900 mm |
