1970 Buick Riviera vs. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 5 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 165 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 214 kg more than 1970 Buick Riviera.
Because 1975 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chevrolet Suburban. (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Riviera | 1975 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Riviera | Suburban |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 243 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3300 mm |