1994 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1971 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 23 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. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 40 kg more than 1994 Aston Martin Virage.
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 @ 2600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Aston Martin Virage | 1971 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | Virage | Riviera |
Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 617 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |