1973 Buick Riviera vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Riviera 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 171 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord. 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, 1981 Honda Accord, 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 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Riviera | 1981 Honda Accord | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Riviera | Accord |
Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2460 mm |