1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1983 Buick Century
To start off, 1983 Buick Century is newer by 12 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) has 226 more horse power than 1983 Buick Century. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Century.
Because 1971 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Century. (224 Nm). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1983 Buick Century | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Riviera | Century |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2664 mm |
