1973 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Audi A6
To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 36 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, 2009 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1973 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 500 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
Because 1973 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Riviera | 2009 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Riviera | A6 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
