1973 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 40 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, 2013 Subaru Outback (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1973 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 382 kg more than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback 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, 2013 Subaru Outback 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Riviera | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Riviera | Outback |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1658 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2740 mm |
