1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 31 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 75 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 369 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
