1972 Buick Riviera vs. 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 22 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 42 more horse power than 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Riviera | 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Riviera | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |