1973 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2009 GMC Envoy 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 GMC Envoy (281 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1973 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Riviera.
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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Envoy. (277 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Riviera | 2009 GMC Envoy | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Riviera | Envoy |
Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4161 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 83 L |