1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 340 kg more than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 1974 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Buick Riviera | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2290 mm |