1973 Buick Riviera vs. 1973 Chrysler 160
To start off, both 1973 Buick Riviera and 1973 Chrysler 160 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 149 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler 160. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 945 kg more than 1973 Chrysler 160. 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 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler 160. (153 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Riviera | 1973 Chrysler 160 | |
Make | Buick | Chrysler |
Model | Riviera | 160 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2680 mm |