1973 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 Mercedes-Benz ML (503 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1973 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 270 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 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Riviera. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Riviera | 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Riviera | ML |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1951 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1862 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2913 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 95 L |
