1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 588 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Riviera | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Riviera | 350Z |
Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 287 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 363 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |