1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 42 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 182 kg more than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2013 Cadillac CTS 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Riviera | CTS |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2880 mm |
