1972 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 35 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 139 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 560 kg more than 2007 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Riviera | Clio |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |
