1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton 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, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 275 kg more than 1974 Buick Riviera.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Riviera | 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Riviera | Phaeton |
Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5179 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1903 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1901 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3001 mm |