1973 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1973 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 664 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 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Riviera | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Riviera | Discovery |
Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 86 L |