1972 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 38 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1972 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 544 kg more than 1972 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Range Rover. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Riviera | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2878 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 104 L |
