1972 Austin 1800 vs. 1972 Buick Riviera
To start off, both 1972 Austin 1800 and 1972 Buick Riviera were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1972 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 850 kg more than 1972 Austin 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Austin 1800, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 1800. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin 1800 | 1972 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | 1800 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 95 L |