1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Acura TL
To start off, 2012 Acura TL is newer by 41 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 2012 Acura TL. (305 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 240 kg more than 2012 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Acura TL 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, 2012 Acura TL 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2012 Acura TL | |
| Make | Buick | Acura |
| Model | Riviera | TL |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2776 mm |
