1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator 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 Suzuki Equator (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 745 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Riviera | Equator |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
