1997 Buick Riviera vs. 1970 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1997 Buick Riviera is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Riviera (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1101 kg more than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Toyota Sport 800 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 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Buick Riviera (364 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (68 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Buick Riviera | 1970 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |