1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 22 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 170 more horse power than 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix. (141 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 580 kg more than 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix, 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix. (244 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Riviera | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2740 mm |
