1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Toyota Celica is newer by 8 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, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 875 kg more than 1982 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Celica |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2620 mm |
