1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 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 41 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q5. (270 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 90 kg more than 2012 Audi Q5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 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 Audi Q5 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 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Riviera | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
Make | Buick | Audi |
Model | Riviera | Q5 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2807 mm |