1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1970 Plymouth Superbird
To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Superbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Superbird would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 373 kg more than 1970 Plymouth Superbird.
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 Plymouth Superbird (665 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Riviera. (617 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Riviera | 1970 Plymouth Superbird | |
Make | Buick | Plymouth |
Model | Riviera | Superbird |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 6982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 617 Nm | 665 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1667 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2930 mm |