1972 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Express is newer by 27 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 53 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 294 kg more than 1972 Buick Riviera.
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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Riviera | 1999 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Riviera | Express |
Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3440 mm |