1972 Buick Riviera vs. 2000 Holden Berlina
To start off, 2000 Holden Berlina is newer by 28 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 46 more horse power than 2000 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 400 kg more than 2000 Holden Berlina. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Riviera | 2000 Holden Berlina | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Riviera | Berlina |
Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2950 mm |