1973 Buick Riviera vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 21 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 203 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. 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, 1994 Honda Today, 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 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Riviera | 1994 Honda Today | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Riviera | Today |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1400 mm |
