1970 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Buick Riviera. (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 136 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Riviera | 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Riviera | GLK |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4529 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1887 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2756 mm |