2000 Buick Riviera vs. 1964 Steyr Haflinger

To start off, 2000 Buick Riviera is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Steyr Haflinger would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1964 Steyr Haflinger. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1964 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1964 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr Haflinger. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr Haflinger. 2000 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1964 Steyr Haflinger has manual transmission. 1964 Steyr Haflinger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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