1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2004 Nissan Armada 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 6 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Armada. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 234 kg more than 1971 Buick Riviera.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2004 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | Armada |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3140 mm |
