1973 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 34 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1973 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 320 kg more than 1973 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Riviera | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 129 L |
