1973 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 31 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 50 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (200 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 362 kg more than 1973 Buick Riviera.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Buick Riviera (518 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (339 Nm). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Riviera | 2004 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Express |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 117 L |
