1970 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Audi S8
To start off, 2011 Audi S8 is newer by 41 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, 2011 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1970 Buick Riviera. (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 811 kg more than 2011 Audi S8.
Because 2011 Audi S8 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, 2011 Audi S8 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, 2011 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Riviera. (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Riviera | 2011 Audi S8 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Riviera | S8 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
