1972 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1972 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 154 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Riviera | Durango |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1819 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 93 L |
