1972 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Acura ZDX
To start off, 2011 Acura ZDX is newer by 39 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, 2011 Acura ZDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura ZDX should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 40 kg more than 2011 Acura ZDX.
Because 2011 Acura ZDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Acura ZDX 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura ZDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura ZDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 2011 Acura ZDX | |
| Make | Buick | Acura |
| Model | Riviera | ZDX |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1595 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 79 L |
