1970 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2012 Holden Commodore is newer by 42 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, 1970 Buick Riviera (265 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Holden Commodore. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Commodore.
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) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Commodore. 1970 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2012 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2012 Holden Commodore 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 | 2012 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Riviera | Commodore |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 522 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |