1973 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 38 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 102 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 685 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza. 1973 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Riviera | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Riviera | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
