1972 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1972 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 264 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.
Because 2013 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick Riviera. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |
