1972 Buick Riviera vs. 1966 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, 1972 Buick Riviera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Chrysler New Yorker (350 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1972 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Chrysler New Yorker should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 84 kg more than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1966 Chrysler New Yorker (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick Riviera. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 1966 Chrysler New Yorker | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Riviera | New Yorker |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 7205 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |
