2000 Buick Riviera vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Buick Riviera is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica 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 95 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Riviera weights approximately 590 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Toyota Celica 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 1981 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick Riviera | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | Celica |
Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |