1999 AC Aceca vs. 1971 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 28 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1999 AC Aceca. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 530 kg more than 1999 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Aceca. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1999 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 1999 AC Aceca 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:
1999 AC Aceca | 1971 Buick Riviera | |
Make | AC | Buick |
Model | Aceca | Riviera |
Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 617 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3110 mm |