1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2001 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Express is newer by 30 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 114 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 360 kg more than 1971 Buick Riviera.
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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Express. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Riviera | 2001 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Riviera | Express |
Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 6210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3440 mm |