1972 Buick Riviera vs. 2001 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2001 Pagani Zonda is newer by 29 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, 2001 Pagani Zonda (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1972 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 790 kg more than 2001 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2001 Pagani Zonda (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick Riviera. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick Riviera. 1972 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2001 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2001 Pagani Zonda 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 2001 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Buick | Pagani |
| Model | Riviera | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2730 mm |
