1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1971 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 660 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1971 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | RZ | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 311 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3110 mm |
