1970 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Maybach 62
To start off, 2009 Maybach 62 is newer by 39 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, 2009 Maybach 62 (605 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1970 Buick Riviera. (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maybach 62 weights approximately 749 kg more than 1970 Buick Riviera. 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, 2009 Maybach 62 (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Riviera. (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Riviera | 2009 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Buick | Maybach |
| Model | Riviera | 62 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3830 mm |
