1970 Buick Riviera vs. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 11 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 136 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 409 kg more than 1970 Buick Riviera.
Because 1981 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, 1981 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Riviera | 1981 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Riviera | Suburban |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 6210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 2395 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 |