1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2002 Chrysler Crossfire
To start off, 2002 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 31 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 96 more horse power than 2002 Chrysler Crossfire. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2002 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 655 kg more than 2002 Chrysler Crossfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chrysler Crossfire. (340 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2002 Chrysler Crossfire | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Riviera | Crossfire |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2410 mm |
