1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1970 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 1995 Buick Riviera is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 215 kg more than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Because 1970 Chrysler Newport 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 1970 Chrysler Newport. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera, 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, 1970 Chrysler Newport (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Riviera. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 1970 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Riviera | Newport |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
