1970 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera 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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1970 Buick Riviera. (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 846 kg more than 2005 TVR Cerbera.
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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Riviera. (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Riviera. 1970 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2005 TVR Cerbera has manual transmission. 2005 TVR Cerbera 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 | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Buick | TVR |
Model | Riviera | Cerbera |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |