1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 10 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 193 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 860 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Celica |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2562 cc |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2640 mm |
