1970 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Holden UTE
To start off, 2005 Holden UTE is newer by 35 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 61 more horse power than 2005 Holden UTE. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden UTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 486 kg more than 2005 Holden UTE. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden UTE. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden UTE.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Riviera | 2005 Holden UTE | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Riviera | UTE |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |