1972 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avalon 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, 2007 Toyota Avalon (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1972 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 432 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avalon.
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, 2007 Toyota Avalon, 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avalon. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Riviera | 2007 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | Avalon |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |