1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1974 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 215 kg more than 1999 Aston Martin DB7.
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, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Riviera. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1974 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB7 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 95 L |