1973 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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, 1973 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 356 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Riviera | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 361 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 79 L |