1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 660 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayenne.
Because 2006 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayenne. (420 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2006 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Riviera | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4511 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2860 mm |
