1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1974 Buick Riviera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (290 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera.
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, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. (393 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Riviera | 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Riviera | Camaro |
Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2750 mm |