1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1997 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 1997 Chrysler Viper is newer by 26 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 7,984 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 450 kg more than 1997 Chrysler Viper.
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, 1997 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Riviera. (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Riviera. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1997 Chrysler Viper has manual transmission. 1997 Chrysler Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Riviera | 1997 Chrysler Viper | |
Make | Buick | Chrysler |
Model | Riviera | Viper |
Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 7984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5150 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2450 mm |