1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2003 Maybach 57
To start off, 2003 Maybach 57 is newer by 29 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, 2003 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Maybach 57 weights approximately 170 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, 2003 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Riviera. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 2003 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Buick | Maybach |
| Model | Riviera | 57 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2220 mm |
