1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2005 Toyota Echo 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Echo. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1108 kg more than 2005 Toyota Echo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Echo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Echo. (143 Nm). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2005 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Echo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2380 mm |
