1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina 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, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (107 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 895 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina. 1974 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Carina 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 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | Carina |
Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |