1973 Buick Riviera vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 1973 Buick Riviera is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1958 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Riviera | 1958 Morris Minor | |
Make | Buick | Morris |
Model | Riviera | Minor |
Year Released | 1973 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2190 mm |