1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2011 Nissan Juke is newer by 37 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 62 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Juke. (188 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 698 kg more than 2011 Nissan Juke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Nissan Juke 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, 2011 Nissan Juke 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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Riviera | 2011 Nissan Juke | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Riviera | Juke |
Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1342 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |