1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 111 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 483 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Riviera | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2604 mm |
