1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2011 Toyota Yaris 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 144 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 991 kg more than 2011 Toyota Yaris. 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 Toyota Yaris, 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 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Riviera | 2011 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | Yaris |
Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1689 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 42 L |