1972 Buick Riviera vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1980 Toyota Celica 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 132 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 858 kg more than 1980 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Celica |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2640 mm |
