1972 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is newer by 41 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, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (301 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1972 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 305 kg more than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER.
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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Riviera | CHALLENGER |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5023 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1449 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
