1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 22 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, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 430 kg more than 1974 Buick Riviera. 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, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Riviera. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Riviera | 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Riviera | Silver Spur |
Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 108 L |