1970 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G37 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 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1970 Buick Riviera. (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Riviera.
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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Riviera | 2011 Infiniti G37 | |
Make | Buick | Infiniti |
Model | Riviera | G37 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4655 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |