1973 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 37 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, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1973 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 701 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.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lincoln Navigator. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Riviera | 2010 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Riviera | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2741 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5672 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1989 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 127 L |
