1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2005 Pagani Zonda 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 Pagani Zonda (547 HP) has 297 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 790 kg more than 2005 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2005 Pagani Zonda (750 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Riviera. (518 Nm). This means 2005 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Riviera. 1974 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2005 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2005 Pagani Zonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 2005 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Buick | Pagani |
| Model | Riviera | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 547 HP |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2730 mm |
