1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1948 Talbot Saoutchik

To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Talbot Saoutchik. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Talbot Saoutchik would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1948 Talbot Saoutchik. (169 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1948 Talbot Saoutchik. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 240 kg more than 1948 Talbot Saoutchik. 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. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1948 Talbot Saoutchik has manual transmission. 1948 Talbot Saoutchik will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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