1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2006 Maserati MC12 is newer by 35 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, 2006 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 705 kg more than 2006 Maserati MC12.
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, 2006 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Riviera. (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Riviera. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2006 Maserati MC12 has manual transmission. 2006 Maserati MC12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2006 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Riviera | MC12 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2810 mm |
