1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 29 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 9,371 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (770 HP) has 459 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 853 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (926 Nm) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Riviera. (617 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2000 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 9371 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 770 HP |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 926 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1187 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2570 mm |
