1973 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2004 Subaru Baja 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 87 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Baja. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 461 kg more than 2004 Subaru Baja. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Baja will offer significantly more control. 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) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Riviera | 2004 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Riviera | Baja |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1579 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
