1970 Buick Riviera vs. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 20 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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1970 Buick Riviera. (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 386 kg more than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. 1970 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1990 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera 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 | 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
Model | Riviera | Pantera |
Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |