1972 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Holden Colorado

To start off, 2012 Holden Colorado is newer by 40 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, 1972 Buick Riviera (250 HP) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Holden Colorado. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Colorado.

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) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Colorado. (313 Nm). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Colorado. 1972 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2012 Holden Colorado has manual transmission. 2012 Holden Colorado 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.

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