1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1970 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1974 Buick Riviera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 1970 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1427 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2430 mm |
