1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 38 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, 2009 Dodge Ram (350 HP @ 3013 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 678 kg more than 2009 Dodge Ram.
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, 2009 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Riviera. (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Riviera. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Ram 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 | 2009 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Riviera | Ram |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 6690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3013 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 827 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3580 mm |
