1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 36 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 151 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Milan.
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, 2007 Mercury Milan, 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Milan. (203 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Milan. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercury Milan has manual transmission. 2007 Mercury Milan 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 | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Riviera | Milan |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2730 mm |
