1973 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1973 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 710 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2012 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Riviera. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Riviera | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | Tundra |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |