1970 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express 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 Chevrolet Express (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1970 Buick Riviera. (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 687 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, 1970 Buick Riviera (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Riviera | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Riviera | Express |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 505 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 2673 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2073 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3429 mm |