1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 550 kg more than 1971 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Riviera. (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Riviera. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1971 Buick Riviera | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Riviera | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 625 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | (:1): 9. |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2745 mm |