1970 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 38 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 127 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord.
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, 2008 Honda Accord, 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord. 1970 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Accord 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 | 2008 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Riviera | Accord |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
