1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1972 Buick Riviera

To start off, 1974 Buick Skylark is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 435 kg more than 1974 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1972 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Skylark. 1972 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1974 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1974 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1974 Buick Skylark 1972 Buick Riviera
Make Buick Buick
Model Skylark Riviera
Year Released 1974 1972
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5724 cc 7468 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 150 HP 250 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 518 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1605 kg 2040 kg
Vehicle Length 5170 mm 5550 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 3110 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 95 L


 

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