1973 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1999 Panoz AIV is newer by 26 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, 1999 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1973 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 860 kg more than 1999 Panoz AIV.
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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Panoz AIV. 1973 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1999 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 1999 Panoz AIV 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 | 1999 Panoz AIV | |
Make | Buick | Panoz |
Model | Riviera | AIV |
Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 59 L |