1972 Buick Riviera vs. 1992 Lancia Hyena

To start off, 1992 Lancia Hyena is newer by 20 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, 1992 Lancia Hyena (251 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lancia Hyena should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 892 kg more than 1992 Lancia Hyena.

Because 1992 Lancia Hyena is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Lancia Hyena will offer significantly more control. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Lancia Hyena. (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Lancia Hyena. 1972 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1992 Lancia Hyena has manual transmission. 1992 Lancia Hyena 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.

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