1973 Buick Riviera vs. 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 22 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 161 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 325 kg more than 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace. 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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace. (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace. 1973 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace has manual transmission. 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace 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 | 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
