1970 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 37 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1970 Buick Riviera. (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 332 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. 1970 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2007 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina 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 | 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Riviera | Lumina |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2940 mm |