1970 Buick Riviera vs. 1997 GMC Safari
To start off, 1997 GMC Safari is newer by 27 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 78 more horse power than 1997 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1997 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 31 kg more than 1997 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Riviera | 1997 GMC Safari | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Riviera | Safari |
Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |