1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 36 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, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 133 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.
Because 1974 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. (360 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Traverse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 2010 Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Traverse |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2173 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5207 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 83 L |
