1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1971 Peugeot 404
To start off, both 1971 Buick Riviera and 1971 Peugeot 404 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 256 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 930 kg more than 1971 Peugeot 404. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1971 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Riviera | 404 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2850 mm |
