1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana 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 116 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 180 kg more than 1971 Buick Riviera.
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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Savana. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Riviera | 2010 GMC Savana | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Riviera | Savana |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2073 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3429 mm |