1972 Buick Riviera vs. 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 82 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 397 kg more than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Riviera | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1643 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 65 L |
