1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Chrysler Crossfire
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 35 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, 2009 Chrysler Crossfire (330 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 468 kg more than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire.
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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 2009 Chrysler Crossfire | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Riviera | Crossfire |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
