1972 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 34 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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 330 kg more than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z. 1972 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3491 cc |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| 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 | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |
