1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2005 Dodge Ram is newer by 34 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, 2005 Dodge Ram (346 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 539 kg more than 1971 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Ram. (509 Nm). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Riviera | Ram |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2579 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3580 mm |
