1970 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Audi R8
To start off, 2010 Audi R8 is newer by 40 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, 2010 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1970 Buick Riviera. (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Riviera.
Because 2010 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi R8 will offer significantly more control. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi R8. (429 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi R8. 1970 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2010 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2010 Audi R8 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 | 2010 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Riviera | R8 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2649 mm |
