1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 658 kg more than 1972 De Tomaso Pantera.
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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 De Tomaso Pantera. (441 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 De Tomaso Pantera. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1972 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1972 De Tomaso Pantera 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 | 1972 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
Model | Riviera | Pantera |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2530 mm |