1973 Buick Riviera vs. 1970 Cadillac Brougham
To start off, 1973 Buick Riviera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Cadillac Brougham. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1970 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 156 kg more than 1973 Buick Riviera.
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.
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1973 Buick Riviera | 1970 Cadillac Brougham | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Riviera | Brougham |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 7734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2196 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3390 mm |