1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1982 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1982 Toyota Model F 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 235 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 740 kg more than 1982 Toyota Model F. 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 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Riviera | 1982 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | Model F |
Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1811 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2240 mm |