1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Audi Q7
To start off, 2010 Audi Q7 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, 2010 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera.
Because 2010 Audi Q7 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 Audi Q7 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, 2010 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Riviera. (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2010 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Riviera | Q7 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3002 mm |
