1973 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M 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 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1973 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 217 kg more than 2012 Infiniti M.
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 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Riviera. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Riviera | 2012 Infiniti M | |
Make | Buick | Infiniti |
Model | Riviera | M |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1823 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2901 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |