1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2013 Ford Expedition. (306 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 612 kg more than 1971 Buick Riviera.
Because 2013 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3023 mm |
