1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Dodge Challenger
To start off, 2011 Dodge Challenger is newer by 40 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 6 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Challenger. (305 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 205 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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Challenger. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2011 Dodge Challenger | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Riviera | Challenger |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5022 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2946 mm |
