2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1974 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 32 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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 162 kg more than 2006 Aston Martin V12.
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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Riviera. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Riviera. 1974 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2006 Aston Martin V12 has manual transmission. 2006 Aston Martin V12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1974 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | V12 | Riviera |
Year Released | 2006 | 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 | 521 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 95 L |