1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 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 55 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 360 kg more than 2004 Rover 75. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (418 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2004 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Riviera | 75 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2780 mm |
