1972 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2012 Nissan Quest 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, 2012 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 8 kg more than 2012 Nissan Quest.
Because 1972 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Riviera | 2012 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Riviera | Quest |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1854 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |