1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2004 Suzuki XL7 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, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (185 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 415 kg more than 2004 Suzuki XL7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 2004 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Riviera | XL7 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
