1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1998 Holden Senator

To start off, 1998 Holden Senator is newer by 27 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.

Because 1998 Holden Senator 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, 1998 Holden Senator 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) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Senator. (583 Nm). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Senator. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1998 Holden Senator has manual transmission. 1998 Holden Senator 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.

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