1973 Buick Riviera vs. 1973 Honda 145
To start off, both 1973 Buick Riviera and 1973 Honda 145 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 182 more horse power than 1973 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1973 Honda 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda 145, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 145. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 145. 1973 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1973 Honda 145 has manual transmission. 1973 Honda 145 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Riviera | 1973 Honda 145 | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Riviera | 145 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2260 mm |