1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse (265 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 403 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (355 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Riviera | 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Riviera | Eclipse |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1351 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 67 L |