1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2005 Dodge Durango 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 20 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 212 kg more than 1974 Buick Riviera.
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) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 2005 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Riviera | Durango |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 102 L |
