1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1982 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 11 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 182 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Blazer. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 204 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Blazer. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1982 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2710 mm |
