1973 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 GMC Sierra is newer by 39 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, 2012 GMC Sierra (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1973 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 312 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, 2012 GMC Sierra (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Riviera. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Riviera | 2012 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Riviera | Sierra |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5839 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 98 L |