1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti FX is newer by 39 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, 2013 Infiniti FX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 97 kg more than 2013 Infiniti FX.
Because 2013 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti FX. (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 2013 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Riviera | FX |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2885 mm |
