1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Hyundai H1
To start off, 2012 Hyundai H1 is newer by 38 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 81 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai H1. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai H1.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai H1. (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai H1. 1974 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai H1 has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai H1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Buick Riviera | 2012 Hyundai H1 | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | Riviera | H1 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 75 L |