1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara 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, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 82 kg more than 1974 Buick Riviera.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Navara. (404 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Navara. 1974 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Navara has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Navara 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 | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | Navara |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 404 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
