1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2011 Nissan Rogue 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 80 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Rogue. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Rogue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 554 kg more than 2011 Nissan Rogue. 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, 2011 Nissan Rogue, 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 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 2011 Nissan Rogue | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | Rogue |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4656 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1659 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
