1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 32 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 570 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 6570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 129 L |
