1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Honda Today

To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 28 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 264 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Honda Today 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, 1999 Honda Today 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 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.

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