1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1994 Dodge Venom
To start off, 1994 Dodge Venom is newer by 20 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 983 kg more than 1994 Dodge Venom.
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) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Dodge Venom. (339 Nm). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Dodge Venom. 1974 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1994 Dodge Venom has manual transmission. 1994 Dodge Venom 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 1994 Dodge Venom | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Riviera | Venom |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2700 mm |
