1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana 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 51 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 721 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, 2012 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Riviera. (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Riviera | Savana |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2761 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3429 mm |
