1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2013 Toyota 4Runner 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 45 more horse power than 2013 Toyota 4Runner. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 144 kg more than 1971 Buick Riviera.
Because 2013 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota 4Runner. (377 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2013 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2790 mm |
