1972 Buick Riviera vs. 1980 Chrysler 160
To start off, 1980 Chrysler 160 is newer by 8 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, 1972 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1980 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1980 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 954 kg more than 1980 Chrysler 160. 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 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chrysler 160. (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 1980 Chrysler 160 | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Riviera | 160 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2680 mm |
