1972 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 36 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 840 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
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, 2008 Mini Cooper, 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 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Riviera | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Buick | Mini |
Model | Riviera | Cooper |
Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 518 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |