1973 Buick Riviera vs. 1994 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1994 TVR Chimaera 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, 1994 TVR Chimaera (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1973 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 980 kg more than 1994 TVR Chimaera.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 TVR Chimaera. (498 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 TVR Chimaera. 1973 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1994 TVR Chimaera has manual transmission. 1994 TVR Chimaera 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 | 1994 TVR Chimaera | |
Make | Buick | TVR |
Model | Riviera | Chimaera |
Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 57 L |