1970 Buick Riviera vs. 1973 Morris 1800
To start off, 1973 Morris 1800 is newer by 3 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, 1970 Buick Riviera (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1973 Morris 1800. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1973 Morris 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 786 kg more than 1973 Morris 1800. 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, 1973 Morris 1800, 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 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Morris 1800. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Morris 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Riviera | 1973 Morris 1800 | |
| Make | Buick | Morris |
| Model | Riviera | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
