1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Acura RDX
To start off, 2010 Acura RDX is newer by 39 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 71 more horse power than 2010 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2010 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 257 kg more than 2010 Acura RDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Acura RDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura RDX 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura RDX. (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2010 Acura RDX | |
| Make | Buick | Acura |
| Model | Riviera | RDX |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1869 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2649 mm |
