1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon 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, 2011 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 643 kg more than 1971 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Yukon. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Riviera | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2946 mm |
