1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 17 kg more than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
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 Toyota Sienna, 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Riviera | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | Sienna |
Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2023 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1745 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |