1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2002 Honda Inspire

To start off, 2002 Honda Inspire 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 59 more horse power than 2002 Honda Inspire. (252 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Inspire.

Because 1971 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Inspire, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Inspire. (401 Nm). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Inspire. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Inspire has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Inspire 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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