1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2004 Infiniti FX is newer by 33 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 34 more horse power than 2004 Infiniti FX. (277 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 200 kg more than 2004 Infiniti FX. 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Riviera | 2004 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Buick | Infiniti |
Model | Riviera | FX |
Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2860 mm |