1971 Buick GS vs. 1970 Buick Riviera

To start off, 1971 Buick GS is newer by 1 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 @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1971 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 354 kg more than 1971 Buick GS. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick GS. 1970 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1971 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1971 Buick GS 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.

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