1972 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman 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 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1972 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 710 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayman. 1972 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Riviera | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
