1972 Buick Riviera vs. 1973 Porsche 917
To start off, 1973 Porsche 917 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 270 more horse power than 1972 Buick Riviera. (250 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1242 kg more than 1973 Porsche 917.
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, 1973 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick Riviera. (518 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Riviera | 1973 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Riviera | 917 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 518 Nm | 610 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 798 kg |