2001 Acura NSX vs. 1971 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 30 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, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera.
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) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 1971 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | NSX | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3110 mm |
