1973 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Morgan Aero
To start off, 2006 Morgan Aero is newer by 33 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, 2006 Morgan Aero (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1973 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan Aero should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 930 kg more than 2006 Morgan Aero.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Morgan Aero. (448 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Morgan Aero.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Riviera | 2006 Morgan Aero | |
Make | Buick | Morgan |
Model | Riviera | Aero |
Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |