1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Isuzu Ascender
To start off, 2004 Isuzu Ascender 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 40 more horse power than 2004 Isuzu Ascender. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Isuzu Ascender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Isuzu Ascender weights approximately 130 kg more than 1971 Buick Riviera.
Because 2004 Isuzu Ascender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Isuzu Ascender will offer significantly more control. 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Isuzu Ascender. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Isuzu Ascender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2004 Isuzu Ascender | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | Riviera | Ascender |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3280 mm |
