1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster is newer by 30 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, 2004 Porsche Boxster (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 655 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
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 @ 2800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (310 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Riviera | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
