1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven 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 197 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1464 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven. 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) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1969 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1969 Lotus Seven 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 | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Riviera | Seven |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 123 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2240 mm |