1972 Buick Riviera vs. 2001 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2001 Suzuki Liana 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, 1972 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Liana. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 805 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Liana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki Liana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 2001 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Riviera | Liana |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
