1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon 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 252 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 580 kg more than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1950 Jeep Station Wagon has manual transmission. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Riviera | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2650 mm |
