1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1975 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1975 Nissan Skyline is newer by 4 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 895 kg more than 1975 Nissan Skyline. 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1975 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2620 mm |
