1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (154 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 810 kg more than 1971 Buick Riviera.
Because 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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, 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1997 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3400 mm |
