1972 Buick Riviera vs. 1972 TVR M
To start off, both 1972 Buick Riviera and 1972 TVR M 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 145 more horse power than 1972 TVR M. (105 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1972 TVR M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1972 TVR M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 TVR M. (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 TVR M. 1972 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1972 TVR M has manual transmission. 1972 TVR M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 1972 TVR M | |
| Make | Buick | TVR |
| Model | Riviera | M |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2290 mm |
