1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1974 Monteverdi 375
To start off, 1974 Monteverdi 375 is newer by 3 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, 1974 Monteverdi 375 (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Monteverdi 375. (584 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Monteverdi 375.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1974 Monteverdi 375 | |
| Make | Buick | Monteverdi |
| Model | Riviera | 375 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 7205 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 584 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2510 mm |
