1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1998 Dodge Durango
To start off, 1998 Dodge Durango is newer by 24 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 8 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Durango. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 5 kg more than 1998 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Dodge Durango 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, 1998 Dodge Durango 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Durango. (453 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 1998 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Riviera | Durango |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2950 mm |
