1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon 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 GMC Yukon (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 573 kg more than 1974 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (455 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Riviera | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Riviera | Yukon |
Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 455 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 98 L |