1998 Buick Riviera vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Buick Riviera is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Riviera (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Riviera weights approximately 886 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Toyota Corolla 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 1974 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Buick Riviera (287 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Riviera | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 1165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 46 L |
