1970 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 Honda S-MX
To start off, 1996 Honda S-MX is newer by 26 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 1996 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 656 kg more than 1996 Honda S-MX. 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, 1996 Honda S-MX, 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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda S-MX. (191 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Riviera | 1996 Honda S-MX | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Riviera | S-MX |
Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |