1970 Buick Riviera vs. 2000 Saturn LW
To start off, 2000 Saturn LW is newer by 30 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 83 more horse power than 2000 Saturn LW. (182 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2000 Saturn LW. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 508 kg more than 2000 Saturn LW. 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, 2000 Saturn LW, 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Saturn LW. (257 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Saturn LW.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Riviera | 2000 Saturn LW | |
Make | Buick | Saturn |
Model | Riviera | LW |
Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |