1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1975 Chrysler Sedan
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Sedan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Sedan (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 435 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Sedan.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Sedan. (490 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Sedan.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Riviera | 1975 Chrysler Sedan | |
Make | Buick | Chrysler |
Model | Riviera | Sedan |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2930 mm |