1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1953 Buick 40

To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 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 188 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 375 kg more than 1953 Buick 40. 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Buick 40. (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Buick 40.

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