1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2007 Maserati Spyder is newer by 33 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, 2007 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 320 kg more than 2007 Maserati Spyder.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati Spyder. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati Spyder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 2007 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Riviera | Spyder |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 88 L |
